SEJ Cabinet Consultation

January 26-29, 2019
Epworth By The Sea
St. Simons Island, GA
Theme: Leading the UMC into the Future
Bishop in Residence:
Bishop Paul L. Leeland

Bishop Paul L. Leeland was assigned as the Resident Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in July 2016 and began his duties on September 1.
 
He was elected to the episcopacy in 2008 and served as the bishop of the Alabama-West Florida Conference for eight years.
 
Bishop Leeland, 69, is originally from North Carolina and a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan (B.A.), Duke Divinity School (M.Div. and Th.M.), and North Carolina State University (Ed.D.).
 
Prior to his election in 2008, he served in the North Carolina Conference for 33 years following a stint as Director of Family Counseling in Atlanta after completing seminary.  Just prior to his election to the episcopacy, Leeland was the superintendent for the Goldsboro District in the North Carolina Conference.

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Facilitators:
We Are Curio

CU·RI·O
A RARE, UNUSUAL,
OR INTRIGUING OBJECT

At We Are Curio, we believe that the best results come out of a deep understanding of identity. As a person or organization gets closer to understanding their unique DNA, they become a CURIO. When we say We Are Curio, we don't just mean us, that WE includes YOU.

We love creators, collaborators and contrarians. The problem is, it's not easy to be any of those three things. Creating is hard work, Collaborating can be frustrating, and living as a Contrarian will leave you misunderstood.

But you can't do it alone. 

Our team is made up of people like you. People who like pushing boundaries, experimenting, trying and failing. People who like to ask "What if?" and aren't satisfied with the status quo. People who love seeing ideas come alive and reach their full potential. People who are aware of the wicked problems we face but optimistic about leaving our world better.

People like you.

Lucky for you, you don't have to do it alone. You have got us and we got your back! If you are in need of some creative reinforcements, we are here to help. Don't be satisfied with what is, let's expand what's possible together.

Worship:
Derrick Scott, III
(Campus to City Wesley Foundation and the CCW Band)

Derrick Scott, III is the Executive Director of Campus to City Wesley Foundation (CCW).  CCW is the United Methodist multi-campus ministry in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and the surrounding area. Our vision to establish a presence on every campus in the Northeast Florida region. We want to raise up a new generation of young adults who will live out the restorative vision of the reign of God in every area of life and throughout the world. We desire to fulfill the ancient words of Isaiah 61, specifically verse 4: They shall rebuild the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

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Epworth By The Sea

Epworth By The Sea is an unparalleled Christ-centered hospitality ministry impacting lives for Jesus Christ by providing a premier conference and retreat center for worship, study and fellowship.

For more information, visit our website at www.epworthbythesea.org or call 912-638-8688.