Author: James Deaton
From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Introducing Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series. First up is Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Intercultural Resourcing, Leadership, and Fund Development. Her farm upbringing, love of grant writing, and… Continue Reading From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Season of growth, not retreat
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard reflects on autumn as a season of life and faith, encouraging us to keep growing and serving, no matter our age or season…… Continue Reading Season of growth, not retreat
Why I trust our election process
In this op-ed, René Johnson, a longtime election inspector, shares what a decade of working the polls has taught her about honesty, camaraderie, and safeguards in voting. Drawing on her… Continue Reading Why I trust our election process
Season of growth, not retreat
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard reflects on autumn as a season of life and faith, encouraging us to keep growing and serving, no matter our age or season.
Campaign fuels future pastors
Michigan United Methodists have contributed nearly $21K to the Miracle Sunday Initiative, which has now surpassed $2.1 million to support theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
Even truckers need pastors
Doubting her faith and her fitness for ministry, Rev. Ann Birchmeier surrendered to God — and discovered a calling she never expected.
A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
A scenic road at the tip of the Keweenaw bears the Brockway name. Rev. Jeremy Peters explains how it leads back to Flint’s oldest congregation and the circuit rider who… Continue Reading A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
Leaders: come rest and reconnect
Ministry leaders are invited to Rooted: Reclaim, a day-away retreat on October 20 in Okemos, offering worship, connection, and renewal for those who give so much of themselves to others.
$100K grant aids immigrant ministries
The Michigan Conference recently distributed a $100K UMCOR grant to fifteen recipients, supporting immigrant congregations, ally churches, and faith leader wellness throughout the conference.
Churches widen their welcome
Two Michigan United Methodist churches have launched new ministries for neurodivergent children and young adults, choosing to love boldly as Christ calls us to.