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Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course – “Leading Worship” Aug 4th from 9am to 5pm @ Burgaw UMC (110 E Bridgers St, Burgaw, NC) Course Description: This advanced course focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation in worship. Course book used is… Continue Reading→
Beginning this fall, Lake Junaluska will offer three-day marriage enrichment retreats. The faith-based retreats will teach couples how to forge stronger relationships through meaningful conversation. Ned Martin, an expert in marriage counseling, will lead the retreats. “There is real value in taking time, going on retreat, having no distractions and being able to focus solely… Continue Reading→
If your calling is helping folks during and after a disaster – this course is for you! Basic Early Response Team training will be held on August 11, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Grace UMC, 800 Smith St., Clinton NC 28328. Cost for the class is $30 / person. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Register… Continue Reading→
Reminder – Get registered! The Classes and Presenters have been set: Games with a Purpose – Genevieve Nadler Brooks Communications/Social Media – Julia Royall What a Lead Pastor Desires in the Youth Ministry – Rev. Gray Southern Planning Your Next Short-Term Mission Experience – Danny Peck A Place at the Table – Ministry to and… Continue Reading→
The 2019 Compensation and Personnel Policies for Pastors of The NC Conference of the United Methodist Church has been posted to the District website as a tool for churches to use when setting 2019 compensation packages for their pastor. The document is housed under the Resources tab on the Harbor District website. For a printable… Continue Reading→
Stay informed with the latest Harbor District news and updates… Harbor District Youth Receives Youth Harry Denman Evangelism Award The Commission on Evangelism awarded Hanna Berg of Wesley Memorial UMC, Wilmington the Youth Harry Denman Award on July 27 at Methodist University during ACS. The award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each… Continue Reading→
To All Retired Pastors and Spouses, You are invited to the Annual Retired Pastor’s Beach Retreat. As last year, it will be held at the Fort Caswell Beach Conference Center in Oak Island. This year’s dates are September 26 – 28, 2018. The guest speaker this year will be Bishop Will Willimon (Probably the best… Continue Reading→
Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmington (www.trinitynow.net) seeks to welcome and equip all to Love God; Grow Faith; Find Family and Serve Others. Trinity has two campuses with Children’s Ministries primarily taking place at the Market Street campus. Trinity UMC is seeking a part-time Children’s Ministries Director responsible for partnering with parents and the congregation… 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→
2017 Annual Audits Due Soon The due date for 2017 Annual Audits to be submitted is Aug 1st. If your church is receiving a new pastor the audit should be completed by Jul 1st. These audits are submitted via the conference Online Data Collection System. Many helpful audit resources can be… Continue Reading→