Author: James Deaton
Director of Spiritual Life – Chelsea Retirement Community
Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) in Chelsea, Michigan, seeks a full-time Director of Spiritual Life (32-40 hours per week). This role leads the spiritual care program at this older adult community… Continue Reading Director of Spiritual Life – Chelsea Retirement Community
He fixes bikes, God supplies the spark
Todd Dammen, a retired engineer and lay member of Middleville UMC, fixes cast-off bicycles and gives them away, many to children served by God’s Country Community Ministries in the Upper… Continue Reading He fixes bikes, God supplies the spark
Christian Education Director – Warren: First UMC
Warren: First United Methodist Church seeks a Christian Education Director to oversee the church’s Christian Education program and the Christian nurture of their children from infancy through high school. Although… Continue Reading Christian Education Director – Warren: First UMC
MUSO makes dreams come true
The Gardens of Hope campaign of the Michigan Conference is planting seeds of hope in Haiti with initiatives like MUSO (mutual solidarity groups). Twenty groups are now functioning in Mizak… Continue Reading MUSO makes dreams come true
Meet Karin VanderMolen, keeper of conference records
Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series continues with Karin VanderMolen, Conference Statistician/Database Manager, who spent 32 years at Owosso: First UMC before joining the conference team this year.
Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, OCT 2026
This fall issue highlights upcoming events and mission opportunities for youth and young adults, as well as their leaders, that churches can feature in their publications.
Director of Student Ministries – DeWitt: Redeemer UMC
Redeemer UMC in DeWitt is seeking a full-time Director of Student Ministries (40 hours a week). This role will help Redeemer Church achieve its mission: “To connect people with the… Continue Reading Director of Student Ministries – DeWitt: Redeemer UMC
Plan your Lenten outreach ministry now
With Lent starting in early February next year, now is the time to plan. Sycamore Creek UMC shares how buying gas for neighbors takes its Lenten tradition beyond the church… Continue Reading Plan your Lenten outreach ministry now
Americans give more; are churches listening?
In this op-ed, Rev. Dr. David S. Bell argues that new giving data should push churches to share the impact of their mission and invite people into deeper generosity.
$650K grant keeps recovery going
UMCOR has awarded the Michigan Conference a $650,000 grant for After The Storm, an EngageMI ministry partner helping families recover from April’s storms and flooding.