“Chance favors the prepared mind.” (Louis Pasteur, 1854) Recent surveys among American church-goers further convince me of the need for careful, creative, strategic thinking from our pastors and other key leaders these days. One of those from back in the early …
Appointment Announcement message from DS Morton – May 28, 2022
Bishop John Schol has announced the appointment of North District Superintendent Steven Morton to a brand new role in the Eastern PA Conference: Leadership Development Manager. This parttime position (30 hours) is an immediate staff resource to help implement the provisions …
Morton to manage Leadership Development in EPA
The Rev. Steve Morton, North District Superintendent, will become the Eastern PA Conference’s new Leadership Development Manager July 1. Morton, who has led the North District since 2018, will now help plan and coordinate a leadership development program to equip …
Bible Study: “Fathers & Daughters”
Fathers & DaughtersIn the Biblical Tradition A 7-Week Bible Study for Lent 2022 Week One – Genesis 29: 13-30 “A Stealthy Wedding Planner” Rev. Nina Patton-Semerod Week Two – Numbers 27: 1-11 “Worthy of Inheritance” Rev. Tim Fisher Week Three – Acts 21: 7-14 …
North District’s new Lenten resource studies Fathers & Daughters
The Rev. Steve Morton, North District Superintendent, offers all churches another Lenten study led by district clergy–this one focusing on a rarely explored topic: biblical relationships between fathers and daughters. The original 7-week Bible study–an annual passion project for Morton– …
Two pastors chosen to lead as district superintendents
Bishop John Schol has appointed two Eastern PA Conference pastors to become superintendents of the North and West districts July 1. They will soon begin meeting monthly with the Cabinet to learn about their future leadership responsibilities. The primary role …
A Message from DS Morton – December 30, 2021
“Darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples – but the Lord will rise upon YOU.” (Isaiah 60:2a) Sometimes we’ve got to laugh, just to keep from crying. Life’s not easy: you think you’ve got it covered, and then something …
Bishop announces 2022 Cabinet transitions; seeks two new supts.
Bishop John Schol announced Dec. 16 the imminent departure of two district superintendents in June 2022, and he appealed to EPA Conference members for recommendations of who should succeed them. “I am sad that the Rev. Bumkoo Chung (right) will finish his …
How To Fill Out Charge Conference Forms
Greetings GREAT North, We have had many requests for the recording of the ZOOM session conducted on Monday evening (9/20) when we did a Q&A regarding Charge Conference forms. HERE IS THE VIDEO RECORDING! Please note, however, that during our session, …
A Note from DS Morton – December 10, 2021
“The crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth.” (Luke 3:5b) My family had the joy of celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend in Cancun, Mexico, returning to a beachfront hotel where Joan and I had been before. The hotel’s …