About Us

Our NGC Related Agencies are prime examples of the church operating in the world beyond the sanctuary walls.  At varying degrees the Related Agencies are connected to our conference through a common purpose or a shared vision.  The Committee on Related Agencies seeks to examine and understand the various ministries of the agencies and assist them in networking together.  The committee also examines each agencies status in relation to the conference, ascertaining if the agency should be publicized by Connectional Ministries and in some cases receive funding as well.

Aldersgate Homes
AH is making a positive difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities through education, advocacy, and providing residential alternatives in an affordable, safe, and comfortable, normalizing environment as they become community participants. Contact info:  Director Becky Bocian, 4105 Briarcliff Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345.  Phone: (404) 327-9491.  E-mail: aldhomes(at)bellsouth.net  Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/aldersgatehomesinc/

Crime Victims Advocacy Council
The CVAC provide specialized services for victims of crime, including peer support groups, educational programs, and pastoral care.   Contact info:  Chaplain Bruce Cook, 3101 Paces Mill Road, Atlanta, GA, 30339.  Phone (770) 333-9254.  E-mail:  askcvac(at)aol.com  Website:  www.gbgm-umc.org/cvac

Emory Center for Pastoral Services
The ECPS engages the depth of the human condition through a diverse and creative program of pastoral services and outreach at Emory Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital, and Wesley Woods.  Contact info:  Executive Director Elwood H. Spackman, 1364 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322.  Phone 404-712-7200.  E-mail:  elwood.spackman(at)emoryhealthcare.org  Website:  www.emoryhealthcare.org

Georgia Christian Council
The GCC promotes unity in Christ among the Christian community in Georgia, encouraging a cooperative effort among churches of various denominations to work alongside each other in various ministries.  Contact info:  Executive Director Leland C. Collins, The Georgia Christian Council, 2370 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA, 31204. Phone 478-742-2085. E-mail: gachristiancouncil(at)windstream.net   Website: none.

Georgia Council on Moral and Civic Concerns 
The GCMCC is a ministry of advocacy birthed by the two United Methodist Conferences of Georgia and the Georgia Baptist Convention, actively serving the people of Georgia for over 63 years, primarily dealing with moral and civic issues at the state legislative level.  Contact info:  Executive Director Willis H. Moore, 5312 West Mountain Street, Suite 200, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083.  Phone 770-469-3858.  E-mail: doinggood(at)gcmcc.org  Website: www.gcmcc.org

Hinton Rural Life Center 
The mission of the HRLC is to be an advocate for the small membership church, to these churches in becoming healthy and effective, to provide opportunities for missional involvement, and to be a place of hospitality, spiritual growth, and renewal.  Contact info:  Executive Director Clay Smith, P.O. Box 27, Hayesville, NC, 28904.  Phone: 866-389-8336. E-mail:  Clay(at)hintoncenter.org   Website: www. hintoncenter.org

Interfaith Airport Chaplaincy
The IAC provides a sanctuary in the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, with a chapel open to people of all faiths, and is utilized by airport and airline employees, passengers, and visitors.  Chaplain services are available and services of Christian worship are held on Sundays and at various other times.  Contact info:  Senior Chaplain Chester R. Cook, P.O. Box 20801, Atlanta, GA, 30320.  Phone: 404-762-1051.  E-mail: chaplain(at)airportchapel.org  Website:  www.airportchapel.org

Interfaith Children’s Movement of Metropolitan Atlanta 
The ICMMA is a broad coalition of faith communities dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in metropolitan Atlanta through education, programs and legislative advocacy.  Contact info: Executive Director Tami S. Groves, P.O. Box 191183, Atlanta, GA, 31119.  Phone: 770-498-2141.  E-mail: tamigroves(at)aol.com  Website:  www.icmma.org

Mountain Top Boy’s Home 
MTBH provides a Christian home environment for at risk boys ages 6-17 which focuses on their development spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially and physically, with the goal of reunifying the children with their parents whenever possible.  Contact info:  Administrative Director (vacant), P.O. Box 189, Sugar Valley, GA, 30746.  Phone: 706-397-8223. E-mail: none Website:  www.mountaintopboyshome.org

Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers 
The MHCC is made up of three separate campuses offering a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral problems.  Contact person:  President and CEO Joanne Simmons, 740 Fletcher Street, Cedartown, GA 30125.  Phone 770-748-1500.  E-mail: contact@murphyharpst.org   Website:  www.murphyharpst.org

New Bethlehem Community Center 
The NBCC provides services for family, children, senior adults, and at risk people in the Bethlehem neighborhood and Augusta community, striving to be an extension of God’s ministry and to improve the quality of life for the people served.  Contact info:  Executive Director Elaine Matthews, P.O. Box 3029, Augusta, GA, 30914.  Phone 706-722-0086  E-mail: augustaga37@comcast.net  Website: none

United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network
The UMAMN bring church leaders to a common table to collaborate for strengthening ministry, speaking out on issues, and effecting change in people, churches, and communities of Appalachia.  Contact info: Executive Coordinator N. Sharon Leatherman, PO Box 2231, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.  Phone: 301-791-7355.  E-mail: umadc(at)aol.com  Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/appalachia

United Methodist Church Deaf Ministries
The UMCDF works through the State of Georgia Cave Spring Deaf School facilities and staff as a base of operations for assisting the deaf throughout Georgia in diverse ministry settings from hospitals to jails, and provides interpretative services on behalf of the deaf while providing them with Christian literature and pastoral care.  Contact info:  Director Dewey E. Bailey, PO Box 218, Cave Spring, GA  30124.  Phone:  706-777-3662.  E-mail: bailey08(at)bellsouth.net   Website: www.gsdweb.org

Wesley Community Centers
The WCC offers caring, compassionate ministries in Atlanta neighborhoods with special needs, partnering with local organizations and residents, all in response to the call of Christ to love our neighbors.  Contact info:  Executive Director Fran Phillips-Calhoun, 859 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.  Phone: 404-872-0086.  E-mail: fran(at)wesleycenters.org Website: www.wesleycenters.org

Wesleyan Christian Advocate
The WCA is the official newspaper published by the North and South Georgia Conferences of the UMC, informing us about news, issues, and ministries, while providing a forum for the expression of ideas and opinions.  Contact info: Editor Jim Nelson, PO Box 427, Stone Mountain, GA 30086.  Phone: 770-465-1685.  E-mail: james.a.nelson(at)att.net Website: www.wcadvocate.org