In an ever changing world, having an online presence is critical. With the outbreak of COVID-19, many churches have been thrust into the world of website building and streaming as a necessity for success. This new world has left many feeling lost or confused as to where to start...We hope that this guide points you in the right direction and provides some comfort in knowing that you are not alone.  We are here to help.

Black Clergy of the Carolinas are invited to join 12 weekly webinars sponsored by the South Carolina, North Carolina, and Western North Carolina Conferences, This webinar series is a collaborative ministry that aligns with the unique and distinctive social location of black pastors and the neighboring communities they serve, while addressing self-care, social media responsibility, and social justice amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021 budget for the Western North Carolina conference was approved by the virtual conference and subsequent balloting. The apportionments have now been uploaded to each applicable church’s dashboard including conference, general church and district apportionments.

Charge Conference considerations in COVID-19 times We are entering that time of the year when (in the old normal) we would be getting into charge conference season— pulling together reports, planning potluck suppers, and considering how to arrange the tables in the fellowship hall. Odds are, this fall’s charge conference won’t look the way it has in previous years. In whatever form it takes, charge conference is as important as it has been in the past; and there are new concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Camp Tekoa Hires New Executive Director
The Camp Tekoa Board of Trustees is delighted and grateful to announce Rev. John Isley as our new Executive Director. 

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

Join us for Duke Divinity School's Convocation and Pastors' School Virtual Mini-Series. This year’s theme is Christian Leadership in Turbulent Times and will take place over five, one-hour lunchtime sessions, throughout September and October, beginning September 14 with Will Willimon. 

Join us, on September 10 at 8 p.m. EST, as Ken Sloane (Director, Stewardship & Generosity) and his guest, Dr. Ed Phillips (Associate Professor of Worship, Candler School of Theology), discuss the past, present, and future of "the offering" in worship as the vehicle for funding ministry. They also mention some best practices for moving into the future.

As we head into the fall, we’re feeling the effects of an increasingly polarized world. The rise of an “us versus them” mentality seems to be ever-present - even in the church. So, how are we to navigate the complexities and difficulties of this reality? Join us for this free webinar on this crucial topic for you and your church - September, 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

The Promise of Advent Webinar Series How can church leaders imaginatively plan and prepare for this beloved season without the traditions of its typical events and rituals? In The Promise of Advent webinar series, host Adam Hamilton – pastor and bestselling author of the upcoming Incarnation Bible study – will discuss church leaders’ hopes and concerns around Advent planning with our panel of pastors and experts. Their conversations will help resource and inspire leaders struggling with planning for Advent and staying spiritually focused on its promise of redemption.