Category: Faith & Ministry
Help at the starting line
Pastors and churches in Michigan have gone through months of learning new things. More help is available from the Office of Congregational Vibrancy.
Finding God at Motown Mission
“I have these expectations that I want God to fill,” says Jacinta Kreiner. Her summer experience at Motown Mission required faith and patient waiting upon the Lord.
Names and faces of AC 2020
Every annual conference session celebrates the achievements and the service of people. Here are some of the names and faces of honor at the 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference.
World whisperers make a difference
“My heroes have hearts that speak we rather than me,” reflects Cheryl Bistayi. The world is made a better place, she says, when people follow the example of John Lewis, Rosa Parks, and Jesus.
At least show up
She wanted to give up. Then, as a freshman in high school, someone convinced Patricia that an important first step is to “at least show up.” Now she dances.
Deep Methodist roots blossom anew
Two Michigan women, who began new United Methodist positions July 1, credit their faith formation to the family tree of the Rev. Ken and Jan Kline.
COVID challenges musicians and choirs
The pews are empty and choirs sidelined. But musicians have kept their worship communities alive even while they can’t gather.
The old man in the family
The Hebrew people have a term for the old one in each family, Go-el. The Rev. Glenn Wagner talks about how family, church, and the Bible have prepared him for that role.
Rural parishes are a gift
Allen Stanton says, “Rural churches are places where people ask serious questions, explore their faith and seek to live it out in meaningful ways.”
Multi-ethnic dialogue: listen first
Multi-ethnic communication begins by actively listening to the different voices and experiences in your church and community.