Category: Ministry

Video Sermon Bank available

Here’s an online answer to pulpit supply. The Board of Congregational Life offers a Video Sermon Bank for use by preachers who need time away.

Online collaboration grows disciples

Their collaboration began as a way to provide online worship with their congregations. Soon, these pastors learned that the effort was also a source of learning and support for them.

More resources to assist reopening

Michigan Conference leaders offer additional resources for making important decisions around reopening. These include discerning the comfort level of your congregation and ways to share sacraments.

Free course on Leading through COVID

Adaptive leadership skills are the focus of “Leading through COVID,” a FULLER Formation course available free through the end of June.

Pentecost pinwheels turn in Howell

The COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed three church seasons. Volunteers marked Pentecost with the delivery of 300 red pinwheels as a reminder the Spirit of First UMC Howell is alive and well.

New information about PPP loans

A new FAQ about PPP loans by the Small Business Administration is shared by David Bell, Executive Director of the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan.

Resources for a time of lament

“A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.“ Christian tradition gives us the practice of lament. Here are resources to use in corporate worship, small groups, or individual prayer time.

Travel a new road with coach training

Step up your effectiveness as a leader and help others do the same. Basic Coach Training is your road to fresh insights and new action.

Webinars continue with more resources

Michigan Conference staff, with the assistance of Michigan Conference Communication, are producing webinars with practical information on how to be in ministry during the COVID-19 era.

What! Why no singing?

Wearing masks, washing hands, no-touch orders of worship. These factors of return to in-person worship are understandable. Why no singing?