Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

• Cross-Racial Cross-Cultural Appt Training Resource
  GBHEM Multi-Cultural Training PowerPoint Presentation
• Neil Alexander Clergy Gathering 2011 PowerPoint Presentation
• Neil Alexander's Indicators & Drivers Definitions
  Document presented by Neil Alexander at Clergy Gathering 2011
• Wesley Leadership Institute Committee
  

C.E.U. Related

• 2011-2012 Charge Conference Report
• Apply for Awarding CEUs for a Sponsored Event
• CEU Guidelines
• Exemptions

General Boards & Societies of the United Methodist Church

• General Board of Discipleship
  This website is for worship and music planners, leaders, and participants. Also great site for lectionary planning and free downloads.
• General Board of Global Ministries
  Check this page for annual events as well as printed resources and audio-visual materials.
• Southeastern Jurisdiction of the UMC
  Click on "events calendar" for a comprehensive listing of events at Lake Junaluska, including those at IGC and Hinton Centers.

Institutions For Clergy & Laity Development

• 21st Century Strategies (Easum Bandy & Associates)
  Resources and supports effective and faithful churches by equipping church leaders through consulting, coaching, training, and leadership development.
• Alban Institute
  Alban Institite offers many events throughout the year, providing new ways to learn and minister more effectively within and outside your faith community. hrougout the year, providing
• Barna Group
  Barna Group is a visionary research and resource company located in Ventura, California. The firm is widely considered to be a leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture. The Barna Group offers a range of customized res
• Bishop Reuben Job Center
  The mission of the Bishop Rueben Job Center is to provide excellent quality training, resourcing, and networking for clergy and lay leaders in the area of Christian leadership development, concentrating on key ministry areas and key transitions in ministr
• Center for Parish Development
  Educational & Leadership events and resources
• Christian Educators Fellowship
  Christian Educators Fellowship nurtures, supports, challenges and advocates for persons with responsibility for fostering discipleship through Christian education.
• Church Growth Institute
  You'll find self-discovery inventories to help identify your leadership style, plus time management tools and products that teach how to empower volunteers, organize deacon ministry, capture the power of vision and structure your church for team ministry!
• Hinton Rural Life Center
  Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC offers church training, mission programs, spiritual formation, and group retreats in a beautiful mountain setting.
• Intentional Growth Center
  Located at Lake Junaluska, IGC offers approximately 60 seminars and workshops each year dealing with Bible studies, ministry skills, spiritual retreats, personal growth, and spiritual/life coaching.
• Lewis Center for Church Leadership
  The Lewis Center serves as a resource for clergy and lay leaders, congregations, and denominational leaders. Through teaching, research, publications, and resources, the Lewis Center supports visionary spiritual leaders & addresses key leadership issues.
• Richard & Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship
  Located at Southwestern College campus, this organization was established to "nurture and enrich Chirstian leaders - lay & clergy - for effective living and ministry.

Links for Grants

• Continuing Ed Grant Application
• Donations for New Ordinand Grants
• Guidelines for Continuing Ed Grants

Preaching & Worship Resources

• Cokesbury
  Good source of preaching and worship resources
• Cokesbury Bookstore Online
  Bookstore resources available to Holston Conference persons who access the site through this website at the rate of 20% off on many items.
• Pulpit Resource Magazine
  Bishop Willimon's Preaching Publication - free subscription offer
• Worship Connection
  Includes downloads for free worship services

Schools of Theology

• Asbury Theological Seminary
• Boston University School of Theology
• Candler School of Theology (Emory University)
• Claremont School of Theology
• Drew University Theological School
• Duke Divinity School
• Gammon Theological Seminary
• Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
• Iliff School of Theology
• Methodist Theological School in Ohio
• Perkins School of Theology
• Sewanee School of Theology, University of the South
• St. Paul School of Theology
• United Theological Seminary
• Vanderbilt University Divinity School
• Wesley Theological Seminary