Recommended Leadership Resources

Reynolds Program in Church Leadership through the WNC UM Foundation

A one-year leadership development certificate program offered to United Methodist clergy in the Western North Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, North Georgia and Florida conferences.

Lewis Center for Church Leadership

The Lewis Center for Church Leadership provides a multitude of resources for leadership in the church and the community. Housed at Wesley Seminary, the Lewis Center resources United Methodists through a newsletter, podcasts, research, and more

Share Church: A Ministry of the Church of the Resurrection

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is committed to providing clergy, church staff and volunteers with practical tools to strengthen the church.

Missional Wisdom Foundation

Experiments with and teaches about alternative forms of Christian community. 

Faith and Leadership at Duke Divinity School

A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

Leadership Resources from Fresh Expressions

Check out the Distributed Church Resources and the Resilient Church Academy for resources to enhance your ministry and grow your leadership.

Carey Nieuwhof

Carey Nieuwhof helps leaders make real personal and ministry progress by sharing proven strategies. Everything on this site is designed to help you thrive in life and leadership.

Congregational Resource Guide

The CRG (Congregation Resource Guide) is an online tool designed to help leaders of all congregations find the right resources to address their unique challenges and needs. Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., the Center for Congregations was founded in 1997 to help Indiana congregations address their needs through resource consulting, educational events and grants.

Meeting the needs of WNC Leaders

These are just a few of the resources available in the WNCC Resource Center that meets the needs of WNC Leaders.