Category: Faith & Ministry
Youth and Young Adult Resource Roundup, APR 2025
This spring issue summarizes upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults, including activities at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference.
Honoring God’s handiwork
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Gordon Grigg reflects on the sacred green spaces of the Upper Peninsula, his home, and how we are called… Continue Reading Honoring God’s handiwork
Is SAS right for your church?
Churches need the ability to make quick decisions, remain flexible, and stay adaptable. On April 30, join this 30-minute lunch and learn and explore how your church can implement the… Continue Reading Is SAS right for your church?
Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry
The Michigan Conference Division of Congregational Vibrancy can help your local church discover and live out God’s mission that is created uniquely for you. Learn more about the various initiatives… Continue Reading Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry
Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan
Thanks to Ministry Shares from local churches, the Ministerial Education Fund helps further the education of pastoral leaders within the Michigan Conference. This article shares important updates and a key… Continue Reading Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan
Redefining productivity
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Scott Marsh encourages us to be kingdom builders and hold on to hope in the face of widespread… Continue Reading Redefining productivity
Apply for pastoral counseling scholarship
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is offering a new endowed scholarship for seminary students and clergy seeking a career or wanting to take a continuing education course in pastoral… Continue Reading Apply for pastoral counseling scholarship
Greening of Greensky
Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Pastor Sarah Sheaffer reflects on how Indigenous wisdom has shaped her congregation’s passion for creation care.
Spring grant and fund development workshops
This spring, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.
An ode to Sequoiacal
To begin our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Chris Lane shares his thoughts on the majestic sequoia he has befriended near Manistee and emphasizes the… Continue Reading An ode to Sequoiacal