Office of Clergy Excellence

04/16/2026

In this month's Story of Resiliency, the Rev. Kipp Nelson shares with us how training his physical body has strengthened his spiritual and professional work as well.

https://www.flumc.org/clergy-care

03/25/2026

We are still receiving applications for summer pastoral interns. We have placed 7 interns already and have 7 more churches with openings:

First Sarasota, Rev. Brett DeHart
First Miami, Rev. Audrey Warren
First Coral Springs, Rev. Ginger Medley
First Clearwater/Anona Largo, Rev. Allee Wood and Dr. Latricia Scriven
Skycrest UMC, Rev. Ryan Frack
Coronado UMC, Rev. Heather Harding
First Port Orange, Rev. Tony Fotsch

Those interested can apply here -

This program is for young adults, ages 18-26, who are interested in exploring ordained ministry through 10-week summer internships at United Methodist Churches and other approved extension ministry settings within the Florida Conference. These internships seek to provide a holistic, hands-on experi...

03/13/2026

Check out this new Story of Resiliency from Rev. Kipp Nelson.

This month, Rev. Kip Nelson provides us with our story of resiliency sharing how training his physical body also strengthened his spiritual and professional work as well.

02/19/2026

Save the Date! Exploration is coming to Orlando, November 6-8.
Registration will open in May. This is a great event for young adults who want to explore a call to ministry.

Exploration helps young adults (18–26) discern God’s call through worship, fellowship, reflection & ministry workshops.

02/14/2026

This month, our story of resiliency comes from Rev. Juan Garay. In this video he shares the habits and strategies that have helped him strengthen and support his body, mind, and spirit.

As the season of Lent approaches, this is a meaningful time to look ahead at your calendar and intentionally plan for rest and renewal. Consider scheduling a personal retreat, a vacation, or another opportunity to step away and reconnect with God and yourself after a busy season. If you’d like support in planning a retreat or finding helpful resources, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

This is "Stories of Resiliency: Juan Garay" by Florida Conference on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/11/2026

The first quarter of devotionals in our Awakened to Grace series are drawing to a close. So thankful for the many laity and clergy who contributed to this set of reflections: Carlene Johnson, Molly McEntire, Magrey DeVega, Amy Greene, Scott Ehler, Susan Gray, Nicholas Lee, Will Clark, Melissa Cooper, Corey Jones, Debbie Allen, Jana Hall-Perkins, Carlene Barbeau, and Debbie Casanzio.

You can download the pdf for the next quarter (or order the next book) here:
https://www.wesleyanrooted.org/daily-devotional.html

Or you can download the app and find the devotionals there each day. https://www.wesleyanrooted.org/get-the-app.html

01/30/2026

The Board of Ordained Ministry has concluded its interviews for this week. We are so very grateful for our hospitality hosts: Elizabeth Flynn (district registrar) and Rev. David and Nancy McEntire. We know your ministry of presence and prayer made a difference to all those coming for interviews!

01/26/2026

The Board of Ordained Ministry arrived on Sunday night at the Warren Willis UM Camp and Conference Center in Fruitland Park to prepare for this week's interviews. Please hold our Board members in prayer for wisdom and discernment. And please hold all those in prayer who will be interviewing for provisional and full connection status as well.

01/22/2026

Calling all Clergywomen! Church of the Resurrection is hosting its second annual Lead(HER) conference for clergywomen in April of 2026. Several of our FLUMC Clergywomen made the trip last year and enjoyed the fellowship together. Register now at sharechurch.com to attend this year.

01/11/2026

Several of our deacons gathered together on retreat at the Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center over the weekend. It was a gift to be able to spend some time with them in conversation and worship.