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Mark Ralls

District superintendent, Western North Carolina Conference, UMC

The Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls is a district superintendent in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Before that, he was senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina; senior minister of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and of Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York.

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The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE

This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.

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