Resources
Listening to Our Desires
4/8/2024 Written by Luke Edwards, Associate Director of Church Development Five years ago, I was burned out… bad. I came back from paternity leave sleep-deprived and struggling to balance fatherhood and ...
Spiritual Direction Testimonies
4/6/2024 Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash
What is Spiritual Direction? Believing that God is at work in our lives at all times, spiritual direction is the opportunity to meet regularly with a trained ...
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2024 Spiritual Renewal Grant for Clergy and Lay Ministry Staff
4/1/2024
Administration
Clergy
Clergy
Financial Resources
Lay Ministry Professionals
Leadership
Leadership Development
News
Spiritual Care
Updates
The Leadership Development Team (LDT) wants to help nurture your own spiritual health, as you nurture the spiritual walks of others. The 2024 Spiritual Renewal grant application is available now through May 15, to help fund your intentional time in the presence of God, which may be through engaging with a spiritual director, a retreat or series of retreats, or a structured renewal program.
The LDT knows ministry work can be draining, even while being fulfilling. Take advantage of the Spiritual Renewal grant now, to be renewed and restored in life and in ministry. Clergy and lay staff within the WNCC connection are eligible for up to $500. Visit the Spiritual Renewal Grant Page to learn more and apply now! (This is the only time this grant will be offered this year.)
Equip and Connect Workshops Available On Demand!
4/1/2024
Children and Youth
Childrens Ministry
Christian Education
Church and Conference Administration
Clergy
Connect
Engage
Faith and Theology
Financial Resources
Innovation
Laity – News & Resources
Lay Leaders
Lay Ministry Professionals
Leadership
Leadership Development
Ministry Professionals
Mission
Relationships and Conflict
Spiritual Care
Ways To Engage Your Congregation
Youth Ministry
Access all 2024 Equip & Connect workshops (recordings, materials, links, etc.) on the conference's online learning platform. Go to wnccumc.org/onlinelearning to create a user account and download step-by-step instructions.
Retreats for Sabbath Rest and Renewal
4/1/2024
Clergy
Lay Ministry Professionals
Leadership Development
Personal Reflections
Spiritual Care
Find places for ministry leaders to get away for Sabbath rest and renewal across Western North Carolina. "YOU PROBABLY NEED A RETREAT: Why should we take regular days apart for personal retreat?...
Western North Carolina Spiritual Directors by Districts
4/1/2024
Laity – News & Resources
Leadership Development
Spiritual Care
This list of spiritual directors has been compiled on behalf of the Leadership Development Team. If you have suggestions to add, please send the information to Kim Ingram at kingram@wnccumc.org. ...
3 Reasons Why Time Management Strategies Never Solve Your Time Famine Problem (…But This Will)
3/11/2024by Carey Nieuwhof Time famine is a big challenge for leaders. No matter how much your organization grows or declines, how many staff quit or join, how many upset people you have to deal with, or how ...