Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Gateway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
The Duke Clergy Health Initiative (CHI) will launchSpirited Life: Selah in January 2020 Spirited Life: Selah is a program designed just for United Methodist pastors in North Carolina. With the generous support of The Duke Endowment, Selah is an invitation to be equipped with tools to shape one’s daily rhythm to be more sacred and attentive, and in so doing, to… Continue Reading→
It’s time to register for The Big Silence Retreat, a 4-Day mostly silent retreat offering a deeper experience of solitude, silence, and prayer at the beautiful St. Francis Springs Prayer Center from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, January 19-22, 2020. Start the New year off right by setting an inner course of connection with God to support your life and ministry in the months to come. Praying the hours in community is complemented by a variety… Continue Reading→
Dear Friends in Christ, I look forward to gathering with clergy this fall to encourage one another in Christ and reflect upon our shared ministry in the North Carolina Conference. Feel free to join a neighboring district if you have a conflict on the day your district gathers. I plan to share reflections with you and… Continue Reading→
Early Bird registration has been extended – Ends Sunday, September 15th! To find out more information and to register, you are encouraged to follow this link: https://www.unchartedconference2019.com/
The District Office and IT Office have been working together to gear up for the September 1st opening of the 2018 Charge Conference season. The 2018 Charge Conference reports for the church and pastor can be found on the Conference’s Online Data Collection System (OLDCS). The following tools are available to assist you: 22018 Charge Conference Planning Checklist 2018 Detailed Preparation… Continue Reading→
The Conference Board of Laity is offering an opportunity for lay and clergy leaders across the conference to create systems of intentional discipleship formation or improve on an existing one. The event will be led by Dr. Phil Maynard of emc3coaching.com and author of the books, “Shift: Helping Congregations Back Into the Game of Effective Ministry” and “Membership… Continue Reading→