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ADAPT! Leading Off the Map
5/13/2024
Clergy
Leadership Development
Ministry Professionals
Designed for churches and clergy seeking to improve skills around leading change. This cohort provides a toolbox of practices and skills to help clergy and ministry professionals lead intentional change in their congregations.
Courageous Congregations Collaborative
5/13/2024
Leadership Development
News
Through collaborative conversations, the discussions revolve around “Five Muscles” that congregations need to develop now and in the future. Leadership and Innovation shares insight into “Five Muscles” with congregations through a six-month cohort experience called “Courageous Congregations Collaborative” or “C3.”
DOL’s New “Salary Threshold” Overtime Rule
5/13/2024
Financial and Administrative Resources
Financial Resources
News
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule increasing salary threshold amounts required for certain employees to be “exempt” from federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime requirements.
Last Date To Submit The Denman Award Application | May 20
5/13/2024
News
The date to apply for the Denman Award application was extended to Monday, May 20, 2024.
Renfro Trust Fund Applications Now Open
5/13/2024
News
Every year, the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church gathers with others to award the Renfro Trust Fund to local churches. The application is now open for your church, located in a less than 10,000 population, to apply for a ‘brick and mortar’ grant of up to $5,000.
Texts, Chats, and Discord - oh my!
5/13/2024
Children and Youth
News
Youth Ministry
The WNCC Resource Center and the WNCCUMC Youth Ministry Network are partnering for another webinar opportunity!
Want to hear success stories of how digital platforms can be used to engage with youth and young people? Wondering how best to implement Safe Sanctuaries in digital spaces? Join us on Zoom on June 4 at 1pm!
The Latest Edition of E-News - Get updates on what happened at General Conference, daily General Conference wrap-up videos and more!
5/9/2024The latest edition of WNCC E-News published on May 8, 2024.
Confirmation Camp at Mount Shepherd
5/9/2024
Children and Youth
Christian Education
News
Youth Ministry
Advertising WNCC's upcoming Confirmation retreat - Confirmation Camp, to gauge interest in a fall retreat
Rediscovering our Wesleyan Roots Tours | July 23-31
5/9/2024
News
Join Bishop Ken Carter and the Western North Carolina Conference on an enlightening journey from July 23 to 31 as we embark on the "Rediscovering our Wesleyan Roots Tours."