Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, DEC 2024

This winter issue summarizes events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults and their leaders that churches can promote in their publications.

New grant and funding workshops

This winter, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.

EngageMI reports due January 10

Mission leaders for EngageMI churches are asked to submit their 2024 EngageMI report by January 10, 2025.

Ways to manage an endowment fund

Rev. Dr. David Bell explores the rationale behind establishing a separate committee to oversee endowments in local churches.

UM Student Day set for November 24

Churches are encouraged to receive an offering for United Methodist Student Day, which funds scholarships for United Methodist students.

Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31

All pastoral leaders serving under appointment or assignment must complete one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module by the end of 2024. Two districts are offering ways to work on modules… Continue Reading Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31

How weaknesses become strengths

In this month’s coaching blog, Jacki Bogolia shares how regular practice and critique are essential to becoming the best coach she can be.

Honoring Native American heritage

Here are 8 suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities in Michigan.

The first step is an important step

Rev. Jim Noggle explains how exploring the Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) can lead a church to have a more healthy and vibrant impact in the mission field.

2024 Advent and Christmas resources

Plan for this holy season using these Michigan Conference resources, and then ensure your church’s online Christmas Eve services are listed correctly in our directory.