District Superintendent
…serves as an extension of the episcopal office and functions as the district’s chief mission strategist, overseeing the ministry of clergy and churches in the communities of their assigned area.
Director of Connectional Ministries
…serves as a steward of the annual conference’s vision, ensures resources align with its goals and fosters connections between ministries to support the overall mission.
The DS-DCM Orientation is an onboarding experience for new and returning DSs, DCMs, and those serving in similar roles. Hosted by the Council of Bishops, the training is facilitated in collaboration with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and Discipleship Ministries.
The DS-DCM Orientation is July 27-31, 2025, at Lake Junaluska, N.C.
Registration is by invitation-only through your area’s episcopal leadership.
Orientation content includes:
- Plenaries
- Adaptive Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Intercultural Competency
- Resiliency
- Transformation and Renewal
- Resource Alignment
- Technical Workshops
- Legal Issues
- Supervision
- Personnel
- Intercultural Development Inventory
- Spiritual Reflection
- Rest and Renewal
- Reflective Supervision (for DCMs)
- Coaching (for DSs)
