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Three takeaways from NCJ Conference
The 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference concluded on Saturday, and delegates returned home inspired by a church thinking anew and moving forward.
Spiritual innovations and the future of church
At the North Central Jurisdictional Conference, Rev. Tyler Sit gave an overview of a spiritual innovation survey from Harvard University and then gave examples of the study’s themes from a… Continue Reading Spiritual innovations and the future of church
We are beloved children of God
Bishop Gregory Palmer preached the sermon during the closing worship of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Retiring bishops honored at NCJ
On Friday, July 13, retiring Bishops Gregory V. Palmer and Julius Trimble were honored at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Lunch and learns offer education
Church leaders can watch and download these five recorded learning sessions that were offered at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Wesley’s ‘three simple rules’ frame each day
Attendees of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference spent time reflecting on John Wesley’s three simple rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.
‘Wesleyan vile-tality’: A call to UM renewal
Dr. Ashley Boggan D., a special guest at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, urged attendees to embrace a core aspect of their Wesleyan identity she calls “Wesleyan vile-tality.”
Committee on Episcopacy navigates change
The NCJ Committee on Episcopacy reported to delegates on the challenges of their work, given the need to lower the number of bishops in the NCJ and due to the… Continue Reading Committee on Episcopacy navigates change
‘The battle is the Lord’s’
Bishop Frank Beard, president of the NCJ College of Bishops, delivered the Episcopal Address to delegates on Thursday afternoon of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Doing good and doing justice
Bishop Julius Trimble, resident bishop of the Indiana Conference, preached during the Thursday worship service of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.