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G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award for 2011 presented to Rev. Ross Carter

The Southeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Men and the G. Ross Freeman Foundation, Inc. are pleased to recognize the following servant leader as a witness to the power of God in the life of this committed pastor.

Rev. Ross Carter The G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award of the North Carolina Conference for 2011 goes to the Rev. Ross Carter, pastor of Sunrise United Methodist Church of Holly Springs, North Carolina in the Raleigh District. Rev. Carter was nominated by the men of Sunrise church and chosen by the selection committee of the North Carolina Conference for his support for United Methodist Men.

The Rev. Ross Carter (l) receiving the award from Tom Starnes, President, NCC UMMen

He realizes that a vibrant UMM organization has an impact with men ministry.  Rev. Carter participates in the UMM activities, including breakfast on Saturday morning, playing on the softball team and participation in a district-wide building project at Camp Rockfish.  He leads Bible studies in his church and encourages the men to participate because he understands that a strong biblical knowledge is a cornerstone of Christian discipleship.  Rev. Carter plans to participate in the “No Man Left Behind" conference.  He states that he has learned a few things in pre-conference materiel that he will use in his Men’s ministry. For these and many other reasons, it is with great pride that the United Methodist Men of the North Carolina Conference join the United Methodist Men of the Southeastern Jurisdiction in presenting the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award to Rev. Ross Carter for 2011.

The G. Ross Freeman Foundation, Inc., and the Southeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Men give all glory to God for the leadership provided by these faithful pastors. 

The Southeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Men (SEJ UMM) approved the G. Ross Freeman Leadership Award Program in June of 2002 to honor Pastors who encourage the Ministries of Men in Evangelism, Missions, and Spiritual Growth.

Many of these pastors have contributed their wisdom and expertise to a collection of Clergy Think-Tank Reports available on our RESOURCES pages.