The Wilmington District

Workforce Development Regional Scholarships

The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF) will award up to eight $1,000 scholarships to community college or technical school students in each of NCHBA’s eight regions. (i.e., carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.).

The scholarship winners will be announced each year no later than July.

To apply for a scholarship, you must submit: Completed application form. School advisor or teacher must sign off on the application form. Please provide those signing off on your application with the and a stamped envelope. Be sure to allow enough time for your completed application to be written and sent.

You can find the application here - https://www.nchba.org/workforce-development-scholarships/

How to Submit Your Application

You may submit your completed application form and the advisor form via email to Tracie Garrett at tgarrett@nchba.org, or, you may mail these forms to the address below.

NC Home Builders Association
PO Box 99090
Raleigh, NC 27624

Questions? Contact Tracie Garrett by email or call 919-676-9090

Celebrating the life of Presifing Elder A.D. Brown

W.H.O.M.S Life Members Council: Teh Margaret S. Willie Scholarship

Attention Graduating Seniors!

Scholarship applications are now open for students attending an A.M.E. Zion institution.

Applicants must submit:

• Recommendations

• A typed essay

• A headshot

If you’re a graduating senior, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward your future!

Next NC Scholarship

Link: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/next-nc-scholarship/

Virtual Tutoring

Link: https://ncvps.org/edvantage-partners/

Membership in Motion Training

March 22, 2026 meeting at 7pm EST.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86081863934?pwd=pQitlaaghvyPxOVxCfcJkoeabTqjJU.1

Wilmington District Board of Evangelism: Holy Week Services

Zion Chapel AME Zion: Support for Church Ramp

Department of Church Growth & Development The A.M.E. Zion Church: Planting on Purpose

Dear Zion Family,

The Department of Church Growth & Development of The A.M.E. Zion Church is excited to announce an exciting new learning opportunity—Planting on Purpose, kicking off Tuesday, February 24th @7PM (EST). Rev. Nathaniel Cox, Rev. Dr. R. J. Chandler, and Presiding Elder Scot Moore team up to lead this dynamic course designed to equip, empower, and inspire those who are passionate about intentional and sustainable church planting.

Based on our first-ever church planting manual and led by its authors, these sessions will provide practical insights, proven strategies, and spiritual wisdom for those who have recently planted churches, aspire to plant, or desire to support new church plants.

Session Dates (7:00 PM EST):

February 24
March 24
April 2
May 19

This is more than a class—it’s an investment in the future of ministry and a chance to grow alongside leaders who share a heart for expanding God’s kingdom. We encourage pastors, leaders, planters, and ministry supporters to attend and invite others who would benefit.

We look forward to learning and growing together!

Zoom Link: https://gmail.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=33499aaf53995e7ef8d11fddd&id=a25cef5d89&e=081dc5f242

Meeting ID: 826 7615 4153

Passcode: 2025

Dial-In #: (312) 626-6799

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather
Executive Director
Department of Church Growth & Development
The A.M.E. Zion Church