Category: Faith & Ministry
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
Churches challenged to prayer walk
Taylorie Bailey challenges the laity in every local church in Michigan to organize a prayer walk before the end of the year. Practical planning tips are included, along with a… Continue Reading Churches challenged to prayer walk
The most beautiful sight was roadside
After a summer of camping across Michigan, retired pastor Sondra Willobee discovers the most beautiful sight of all on the side of a busy freeway.
How healthy is your church structure?
Rev. Ron Brooks outlines three key questions for evaluating church governance and invites church leaders to a free Sept. 29 webinar on building healthier church structures.
Laity Sunday and grant deadline near
Laity Sunday is Oct. 18 and honors lay leadership across the Michigan Conference. Also, applications for Laity Grants of up to $500 — funding training and resources for lay members… Continue Reading Laity Sunday and grant deadline near
Retired into a calling, not a rest
Rev. George Marck reflects on his late-life call to ministry, the outsized mission work of his small-yet-mighty church, and walking through his wife’s illness with faith.
Generations growing together
Ahead of National Grandparents Day, discover how Wesley Woods’ Grandparent Camp helps grandparents and grandchildren build faith and lasting bonds together.
Workshop to tackle HR headaches
This October, four Michigan churches host Ministry Mechanics, a free workshop that equips leaders with practical human resources tools and best practices.
Called through storms into ministry
Rev. Mary Barrett shares her call story: childhood pain, a marriage marked by sacrifice, and a faith that never let go.
Remember when the air was clear?
Marking the new Creation in Christ Sunday celebration, a father’s letter to his child names environmental harm and calls the church to faithful, healing action.