The mission of United Methodists of Eastern PA is “to recruit and develop transformational leaders so that people and communities experience healing, renewal and wholeness from God.” That mission pertains not only to congregations but also to the conference boards, …
Sarah B. Drummond: The dynamic nature of change in ministry leadership
The Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast Dig into the Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast for another enlightening episode, featuring the Rev. Sarah B. Drummond, Founding Dean of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School. She shares invaluable insights into the …
Empowering Leaders: Tools to Change Church Culture
If nothing seems to change in your congregation despite your best efforts and great strategies, chances are a “stay-the-course” mentality or an unhealthy culture is to blame. While usually taken for granted and often misunderstood, the culture of a local …
Pathways to Transformation: Creating Wholeness and Fruitfulness
The church as a living, dynamic spiritual body is constantly evolving and seeking to adapt to the changing needs of its members and society. Recent upheavals in our world have accelerated changes in our churches that were already underway, thrusting …
EPA, seminaries explore cultivating a Culture of Call
The number of young elders in The United Methodist Church reached a record low number in 2023, the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary, reported in October. (The center also published in May, “Who will be God’s …
2024 EPA Local Pastor Licensing School dates and dean announced
Local Pastor Licensing School registration will be from December 1 to January 15.Click here to register. Eastern PA’s fully online 2024 Local Pastor Licensing School will begin in February, led by its new Dean, the Rev. John Bletsch. Registration will …
Leadership Matters: Be that candle
“One candle can light a thousand other candles and still remain lit itself. Be that candle.” —James Altucher The tale of the starfish is often told: A young girl was walking along a beach where hundreds of starfish had been …
Reclaim, Revive, Renew: Korean United Methodists meet in Chicago
Chicago, IL – Nestled between the historic walls of the First Korean UMC of Chicago and the modern facilities of the Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook, the power of unity and a shared vision echoed. Approximately 300 Korean American United Methodist …
Vision + Teamwork = Success
“Be united in the same mind and the same purpose.” (I Corinthians 1:10b NRSV) A compelling vision, paired with a competent and committed team, can accomplish extraordinary feats of mission. The president of my graduate school alma mater recently shared …
Clergy find soul-care at ‘Reset’ spiritual retreat
Over 70 clergy serving in the Eastern PA Conference—including several from Greater New Jersey—found much-needed soul-support during a free, daylong retreat for spiritual renewal Sept. 20, at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Chester County. The monastery was an ideal setting—both …