Leadership Engagement Live Webinar Series

The Leadership Development Team invites you to a Live Webinar Series where you can connect with one another in ministry, imagine what your future is and could be in the United Methodist Church, and engage in missions and ministries that can better our world. Each webinar provides an opportunity to learn from the hard work and experiences of clergy in the Western North Carolina Conference to enable further opportunities of adaptation and growth in your ministry context. 


In this webinar, Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley discusses how to strengthen the spiritual lives of children. Rev. Dr. Hadley is an Elder in the United Methodist Church in the Kentucky Conference, and she received her Masters of Divinity and Doctorate in Ministry from United Theological Seminary. She is the author of several books and a speaker on children's spirituality and development. She is passionate about helping children and families grow in their relationship with Christ. Her model of "God Centered Spiritual Transformation" is used churches all over the United States, as well as, hospitals, prisons, schools and camps.
 

A conversation with Rev. Dan White, Jr., about his story of clergy burnout that led to the opening of the Kineo Renewal and Retreat Center in Puerto Rico where ministry leaders can process their tired and traumatized souls. Dan will speak to the situation of leaders now who are experiencing anxiety and stress that can lead to burnout and how to prevent it. This opportunity is for leaders to feel seen and heard as they connect with Dan and one another.
**Sponsored by The United Methodist Foundation of Western NC

A conversation with Rev. Anne Conover about Art as a Means of Grace which can help human beings encounter God, grow spiritually, and experience community. Consider how art and creativity can be used in ministry and outreach. Come prepared to engage, ask questions, and discover how art can be a means of grace in your life and ministry context.

 

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith, pastor of West UMC in Mooresville, and Rev. Lexi Hernandez, pastor of a West UMC campus, Growth Co. for people in their 20s and 30s. Andrea will reflect on her experience leading West and her DMin work that focused on “Reaching the Nones and Dones” Lexi will share the vision for the Growth Co campus and how others can begin to connect to young adults.