Top: The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina
Bottom: Bill Wrenn, Missioner for Stewardship & Evangelism, Diocese of NC
Our diocesean spring conference was held at Duncan Center Feb 29th & March 1, 2008.
The topic for this year's conference was "Creating a Spirit of Generosity."
It was great seeing old friends again and learning new ways at looking at the way churches
do things. We were challenged to think outside of the box and become open to new ideas;
ideas that seem strange to us who are set in our ways "because we've always done it that way."
Bill Wren talked some about the importance of a congregation being aware of their local social responsibilities. He said, "We are a mission with the church.
What is the reality ourside our church doors? What are the changes taking place in our community? What is my church going to do about it?"
Bishop Curry preached Friday afternoon and again on Saturday morning. What a preacher!
And what a kind, good hearted bishop he is!
Here are a few of the things Bishop Curry said that I jotted down:
"The best evangelism done is the witness of our love.:
"Read Hebrew 10. Fear is dealt with by faith."
"The thing to remember is to keep the main thing the main thing."
And last, but not least, "Shepards don't make sheep. Sheep make sheep."
Bishop Curry was well, to put it mildly, enthusiastic. Many in attendance had never seen clergy
get so excited about the gospel that he shouts and runs the aisle. Bishop Curry did. He was wonderful and touched all of us.
It was a great conference and I'm glad I went.
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