Council of Bishops Gather Leaders to Envision UMC's Future
This October, the United Methodist Council of Bishops will host leaders from the episcopal areas around the world in Calgary, Canada, for "Emboldened by the Spirit: Im…
Date: Tuesday, September 10
9 a.m - 12 noon
Location: Park Ridge: First UMC, 418 W. Toughy Ave., Park Ridge
2 to 5 p.m.
Homewood: St. Andrew, 18850 Riegel Road, Homewood
You will be invited to become more intentional about making disciples in your ministry setting. In this four-session time of learning, Jeff Campbell will cover:
Jeff Campbell serves as the Associate General Secretary for Strategic Programming. In this role, he oversees the program work of Discipleship Ministries, including Worship, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship, and Community Engagement & Church Planting. Jeff is an ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. He received his undergraduate degree in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington and his Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School.
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