About The IECCD
Who We Are
Cohort
The Early Career and Senior Career Clergy Cohort brings together early career clergy (second through seventh year) with senior career clergy (more than ten years in ministry). The cohorts will consist of three to four early career clergy paired with one senior career clergy.
Annual Retreat
The Spring Retreat is a two-day event which addresses questions in 21st century ministry. This year’s Retreat has been postponed until Fall 2020 and will address Rural Ministry.
Continuing Education
Our Team

Rev. Kimberly Clarke
Director
BA, Tufts University
Duke Divinity School (coursework toward M.A.C.P. — Youth Ministry concentration)
Master of Divinity Student, Hood Theological Seminary
Pastor, Triad Native American UMC, Greensboro, NC, Western North Carolina Conference

Rev. Dr. Lamont Foster
Clergy Advisor
BS, University of Connecticut
M.A., North Carolina Central University
Ed.D., Appalachian State University
MDiv, DMin., Hood Theological Seminary
Pastor, St. John AME Zion Church, Wilson, NC

Rev. Dr. Jim Wadford
Clergy Advisor
BA, Central Wesleyan College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Min., Drew Theological Seminary
Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Hood Theological Seminary