Lifelong Learning
Convocation on the Rural Church
The Convocation on the Rural Church is an opportunity for leaders from rural churches in the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church, Duke Divinity School, and The Duke Endowment to come together for worship, plenary sessions, workshops, and conversation about the state of the rural church and how it can engage in even more vibrant ministry and mission.
Join us for:
Tradition LIVES
2012 Convocation on the Rural Church
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
August 13-15, 2012
- Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath, McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology
- FolkPsalm Trio
- Rev. Robert R. Webb III, Director, Rural Church, The Duke Endowment
Online registration opens May 15, 2012. Learn more.
Past Events
2011
Read Rev. Jeremy Troxler’s closing sermon (pdf) from the 2011 Convocation on the Rural Church: Down to Earth Faith.
2010
Audio recordings of the lectures and worship services held during the 2010 Convocation on the Rural Church are available for download through iTunes U:
The Grace of Rural Ministry
Featuring Mary Virginia Taylor, Andrew C. Thompson, Jason Byassee, and Marvin Taylor, Sr.