https://www.spreaker.com/show/ncj-update-2016s-showenSociety & CultureCopyright NCJ Update 2016https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6bdd2a1769b2799346a4b5356863c3e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/ncj-update-2016s-showFri, 15 Jul 2016 22:44:15 +0000NCJ Update 2016NCJ Update 2016feeds@spreaker.comcleanepisodicNCJ Update 2016feeds@spreaker.comNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/newly-elected-bishop-has-great-hope-for-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8991807Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:43:19 +0000NCJ Update 2016Newly elected Bishop Frank Beard has "great hope for the church" and looks forward to helping "the church to renew its passion for Jesus Christ." Melissa Beard has a word of thanks for the delegates who supported her husband.91unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishopfrankbeardcleanfullNCJ Update 2016Newly elected Bishop Frank Beard has "great hope for the church" and looks forward to helping "the church to renew its passion for Jesus Christ." Melissa Beard has a word of thanks for the delegates who supported her husband.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/rev-tracy-smith-malone-elected-bishophttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8991579Fri, 15 Jul 2016 21:54:28 +0000NCJ Update 2016Rev. Tracy Smith Malone or the Northern Illinois Conference was elected to be a bishop in the church on Wednesday, July 13 at the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. "The framing and affirmation of who you are," she said, "is born out of...359unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishoptracysmithmalonecleanfullNCJ Update 2016Rev. Tracy Smith Malone or the Northern Illinois Conference was elected to be a bishop in the church on Wednesday, July 13 at the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. "The framing and affirmation of who you are," she said, "is born out of community."Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/rev-david-bard-elected-to-be-bishophttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8991496Fri, 15 Jul 2016 21:38:12 +0000NCJ Update 2016The Rev. David Bard, of the Minnesota delegation, was elected to be a bishop in the church on Wednesday evening, July 13, at the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. Moments later he shared his thoughts about being elected and the importance...341bishop,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishopdavidbardcleanfullNCJ Update 2016The Rev. David Bard, of the Minnesota delegation, was elected to be a bishop in the church on Wednesday evening, July 13, at the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. Moments later he shared his thoughts about being elected and the importance of community.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/conference-conversations-about-racism-anhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8991164Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:39:16 +0000NCJ Update 2016Delegates devoted time to listening and praying, to work toward ending racism and violence on Friday morning, July 15. The small groups also expressed their commitments to bring about transformation.1130racism,prayer,violence,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconfcleanfullNCJ Update 2016Delegates devoted time to listening and praying, to work toward ending racism and violence on Friday morning, July 15. The small groups also expressed their commitments to bring about transformation.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/i-feel-so-honored-to-be-elected-as-an-ephttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8990742Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:35:45 +0000NCJ Update 2016"I feel so honored to be elected as an episcopal leader," said newly elected Bishop Laurie Haller. "I can't wait to hear where my assignment is going to be and to be able to be God's servant in whatever annual conference I'm assigned."375unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishoplauriehallercleanfullNCJ Update 2016"I feel so honored to be elected as an episcopal leader," said newly elected Bishop Laurie Haller. "I can't wait to hear where my assignment is going to be and to be able to be God's servant in whatever annual conference I'm assigned."Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/bishop-hopkins-message-time-to-start-doihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8990631Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:16:36 +0000NCJ Update 2016Bishop John Hopkins, bishop of the East Ohio Conference, told delegates to the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, "It's time to do start doing ministry to find unity rather than trying to find unity to do ministry. Hopkins was the preacher...2852unity,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconfcleanfullNCJ Update 2016Bishop John Hopkins, bishop of the East Ohio Conference, told delegates to the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, "It's time to do start doing ministry to find unity rather than trying to find unity to do ministry. Hopkins was the preacher for the Friday morning, July 15 worship service.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/bishop-gregory-palmer-incoming-ncj-collehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8978423Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:36:54 +0000NCJ Update 2016Bishop Gregory Palmer, resident bishop of the West Ohio Annual Conference, is the incoming president of the North Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops. He describes what the College is, compares with with the Council of Bishops, and reflects on...554unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,ncjcollegeofbishops,bishopgregorypalmercleanfullNCJ Update 2016Bishop Gregory Palmer, resident bishop of the West Ohio Annual Conference, is the incoming president of the North Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops. He describes what the College is, compares with with the Council of Bishops, and reflects on having the opportunity to be the president of both (he was Council president several years ago).Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/bishop-jonathan-keaton-believes-church-thttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8978170Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:06:54 +0000NCJ Update 2016Bishop Jonathan Keaton reflected on his opening worship service sermon. He believes that the youth and young adults will lead the church. In fact, he says, "Jesus was a young adult who led God's faithful" to unity amidst diversity.647unity,diversity,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishopjonathankeatoncleanfullNCJ Update 2016Bishop Jonathan Keaton reflected on his opening worship service sermon. He believes that the youth and young adults will lead the church. In fact, he says, "Jesus was a young adult who led God's faithful" to unity amidst diversity.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/opening-worship-sermon-a-plea-for-unityhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8977945Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:26:33 +0000NCJ Update 2016Bishop Jonathan Keaton, current resident bishop for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, was the preacher for the opening worship service of the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. In "A Plea for Unity" he asked, "Are we open to God...2459unity,worship,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishopjonathankeatoncleanfullNCJ Update 2016Bishop Jonathan Keaton, current resident bishop for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, was the preacher for the opening worship service of the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference. In "A Plea for Unity" he asked, "Are we open to God changing our agenda or doe we have our agenda set for what we want?"Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/college-of-bishops-request-for-prayer-cohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8977469Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:09:24 +0000NCJ Update 2016Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble, Iowa's Resident Bishop, requested the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference to engage in a time of prayer, conversation, and sign-acts. He spoke on behalf of the College of Bishops.295orlando,dallas,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,bishopjuliustrimble,collegeofbishopscleanfullNCJ Update 2016Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble, Iowa's Resident Bishop, requested the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference to engage in a time of prayer, conversation, and sign-acts. He spoke on behalf of the College of Bishops.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/bmcr-hosts-candidate-forumhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8971997Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:26:16 +0000NCJ Update 2016Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) hosted a forum for the 17 endorsed candidates for the episcopacy on Tuesday, July 12, on the eve of the start of the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.201umc,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,blackmethodistsforchurchrenewa,bmcrcleanfullNCJ Update 2016Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) hosted a forum for the 17 endorsed candidates for the episcopacy on Tuesday, July 12, on the eve of the start of the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/paul-black-previews-the-2016-north-centrhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/8963279Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:15:39 +0000NCJ Update 2016Paul Black, director of communications for the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference, and host communicator for the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, talks about the quadrennial gathering, set to begin on July 13.744umc,unitedmethodistchurch,northcentraljurisdictionalconf,illinoisgreatriversconference,2016ncjcleanfullNCJ Update 2016Paul Black, director of communications for the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference, and host communicator for the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, talks about the quadrennial gathering, set to begin on July 13.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/ncjupdate/phil-carver-looks-ahead-to-ncj2016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8945681Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:53:12 +0000NCJ Update 2016Phil Carver, head of the Iowa Conference delegation to the 2016 North Central Jurisdiction Conference, looks ahead to that regional gathering, which begins on July 13 in Peoria, Illinois. "One of the things that's very noticeable is our diversity is...925cleanfullNCJ Update 2016Phil Carver, head of the Iowa Conference delegation to the 2016 North Central Jurisdiction Conference, looks ahead to that regional gathering, which begins on July 13 in Peoria, Illinois. "One of the things that's very noticeable is our diversity is reflecting more and more the change of demographics in our communities and conferences." He was speaking, in particular, about the group of 17 endorsed candidates from which four new bishops will be elected.No