News & Updates
April 18, 2019
Brazilian Ministries
Praise God for the New Thing He is doing at Light of Christ UMC, through this budding congregation flourishing because of the faithful leadership of Samuel Ferreira. Praise God for every New Thing He will do today to give us unexpected Hope. Open our eyes to see what You are doing, Lord!
Lay Servant Ministries
We have 34 new Lay Servants in our district! 72 Lay Servants received certification at our most recent trainings. This year we offered classes at two locations which included three basic classes and six advanced classes. Our district offered classes in both English and Spanish. We appreciate the hospitality of our host churches, Pineville UMC and Central UMC, Charlotte. We will offer Lay Servant Ministry training again in the Spring of 2020. If you have any questions, contact Jatana Royster, Metro District Coordinator of Lay Ministries ( jroyster@wnccumc.org ).
WNCC Cabinet
  • April 22-26, Cabinet Meets
  • April 24 & 25, DS consults with Clergy and SPRC concerning appointment projections
  • May 5, Appointments announced in Local Churches
  • July 1-5, Move Week (with Tuesday at noon being the deadline to be out of parsonages.
  • July 14, First Sunday in New Appointments
The WNCC Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members
Annual Conference Meeting
 
Friday , June 21, 2019 at 6pm

The Foundation of Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive (on the grounds of
Lake Junaluska)

Please note that seating at the foundation is limited to 100 people
 make your reservations today


Leading in a Rapidly Changing World
How do we minister – how do we lead a ministry – in such a rapidly changing world?

Sanctuary Counseling Group and Solihten Institute, with Myers Park UMC, present
a nationwide live interactive webcast

Monday, April 29 (11am - 3pm) at Myers Park UMC
$30 includes lunch - CEUs: 3 contact hours

Tod Bolsinger, M.Div., Ph.D. is the Vice-President, Chief of Leadership Formation, and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a speaker and author of three books including Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory.

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Enjoying Life & Marriage

Join Ted Cunningham, founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, MO, for an evening of laughter and marriage enrichment as he shares tools to help couples find balance between obligations and fun within marriage. Ted will walk couples through ways to work through hurts and hurdles in marriage as well as share some wisdom when it comes to a healthy sex life in marriage!

This is an evening FULL of awesome tools for every marriage!

ALONGSIDE: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel
May 9 - Mt. Pisgah UMC, Greensboro
“Drew Hill, author of the best-selling book, " Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel, " is a gifted communicator who has worked with children, teenagers and parents for over 20 years. Through winsome story-telling and practical insights, Drew will take us on a journey inside the unfiltered world of kids. Drew will be addressing a wide variety of topics including technology, broken relationships, discipline, difficult conversations, discipleship, and how to share the Gospel with kids.”

.6 CEUs

"Jesus: His Life"
Dr .  Ben Witherington III, Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, will be preaching at

Christ Church Mt. View Campus on May 4th and 5th

at the regular services. He will also be teaching at 6pm, on the 5th, on "The Singular Jesus in a Pluralistic World".
Dr. Witherington has contributed to a special series on the History Channel called "Jesus: His Life". This series is showing on Monday evenings through Easter at 8pm on the History Channel. Here is a link to learn more:   www.history.com/shows/jesus-his-life/about .
Partnering with Laity: Improving Culture and Processes to Achieve Excellence
A Two-Day Workshop with John Dyer, sponsored by the Leadership Development Team. 
Clergy are invited, as well as Associates and Professional Ministry Staff whose senior pastors have previously attended a Partnering with Laity workshop.

May 22-23, 2019 
Catholic Conference Center, Hickory, NC