Jun 6, 2023 | 2023 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District
In a somber and respectful process, members of the 2023 South Carolina Annual Conference on June 6 overwhelmingly approved the closure of 113 local churches whose members have voted to separate from The United Methodist Church. “We pray for these churches that...
May 16, 2023 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Florence District, Front Page, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District
While the pandemic may be winding down, the need for hybrid ministry will remain with us into the future. Many churches began streaming worship in 2020, living into a “Great Commission” opportunity. But we were meant to thrive, not just survive. Churches must embrace...
Jun 29, 2021 | Congregational Development, Florence District, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Rock Hill District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District
“Both/And” Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for Online and In-Person Audiences.
Jun 4, 2020 | Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Grants, Greenville District, Greenwood District, Hartsville District, Local Churches, Marion District, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District, Walterboro District
As the churches of the South Carolina Conference are living in unprecedented times, the Congregational Development Team seeks to offer practical and timely support to help them stay connected with their communities and congregations while social distancing measures...
May 27, 2019 | 2019 Annual Conference, AC2019, Bishop Holston, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Florence District, Front Page, Orangeburg District, Spartanburg District
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, resident bishop of the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, has appointed the Rev. James Friday as director of Congregational Development. Rev. Friday Rev. Friday, senior pastor of Francis Burns United Methodist Church...
Mar 28, 2018 | Communications, Congregational Development, Upcoming Events
Pastors moving from solo staffed or part-time staff to full-time staff responsibilities are encouraged to attend “Staff Leadership Training – Need to Know, Good to Know, and Best to Know,” a learning opportunity sponsored by the Bishop’s Cabinet and...
