Author: James Deaton
UMC to consider greater inclusion
General Conference delegates prepare to discuss legislative proposals that would remove language from the Book of Discipline that excludes LGBTQ people from full participation in the church.
‘We are open for such a time’
Four United Methodist mission partners in Haiti give updates and encourage churches to continue support amid the current humanitarian crisis.
AC reminders, key dates
Reminders about legislation, the conference budget, and the April 30 end of early registration for the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference have been posted.
Meet our GC delegates, part 4
This week, we meet the last four General Conference delegates as they prepare for the big denominational gathering in Charlotte.
Vorbrich lives out calling as lawyer
At age five, he dressed up as a lawyer for career day. Today, Andy Vorbrich dons his suit as an attorney in Kalamazoo and chancellor of The Michigan Conference.
The Six Whys of SAS
The Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) model of church governance can refocus us on the church’s main task, and here are six reasons why.
Leading with head and heart
Dr. Michael Comer’s gift to the church has been assessing the personality traits of pastoral leaders with curiosity and compassion.
Watch out for ‘bishop’ fake emails
Phishing attempts to obtain money or sensitive information are on the rise. Learn how to recognize common red flags in suspicious emails.
God’s grace cannot be contained
Rev. Jess Davenport concludes the series of articles on our newest ordinands with a heart full of gratitude for the Spirit-led formation that helped her navigate God’s call.
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.