Category: Faith & Ministry
Your plan or God’s plan?
As she graduates from college and prepares for the next phase of her journey, Madison Myers asks, “Do you believe there’s a plan for your life?”
Be ready to help when disasters strike
“We are not called to do it alone.” Carol Blair Bouse encourages local churches to network with others when disasters come to their communities.
Camp and the call of Memory Lane
Where does a lifelong commitment to God begin? The Rev. Gary Keene traces his ministry journey from a camp in Michigan to California, through Montana, Nashville, Colorado, and now retirement.
‘Showing up’ during a pandemic
How can United Methodist honor their vow of presence during a pandemic? Pastor Brian Steele rethinks what presence involves in light of online worship and safety protocols.
Wisdom for living in these times
“We don’t choose the times; the times choose us,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish. However, we can at all times “strive to live and work for the kingdom of God.”
Ways to connect with your neighbors
People are hungry for relationships. The Rev. Dirk Elliott says, “Maybe now more than any time in our past, we need to find ways to connect and build relationships with people.” Here’s how.
Camp was ‘a place of hellos’
Mark Einselen served on the staff at Crystal Springs Camp from 2007-2011. He reflects on the history of the place and future hope.
There’s campus ministry in her DNA
Deb Johnson was active at Wesley at CMU in Mt. Pleasant as a young adult. Today, a retired pastor, she serves as chair of the FSU Wesley Board in Big Rapids. She has received the Francis Asbury Award for her contributions to campus ministry.
Simple practices encourage generosity
Resources from the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan help nurture a culture of generosity.
Walking together through grief
Trusting in God and living out their United Methodist faith, two friends work through grief by volunteering at Brentwood UMC in Nashville, TN. It is giving them strength after the deaths of their beloved spouses.