Category: Ministry

Michigan Chancellor leads webinars

Andrew Vorbrich, Kalamazoo attorney and Chancellor for The Michigan Conference, will lead a webinar series on Legal Risks for Churches. Cost is $40. 

Top ten leadership competencies

What does it take to be a principled, Christian leader? What do strong leaders in the church need to be successful in 2019 and beyond?

Apply now for Steward Leader award

The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is accepting local church applications for the 2019 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award.

Template for church Protection Policy

Does your local church have a policy in place for protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults in your congregation? This template will help.

Time to update Find-a-Church

Find-a-Church is a resource that helps people in your community connect with you. Is your Church Profile up to date? Learn how to enhance your visibility online.

People give to people

A stewardship consultant, J. Clif Christopher, says that relationship building is the key factor in encouraging donors to give generously.

3 deresolutions for leaders

January 1st is a time for leaders to do new things and to evaluate those old things to stop doing.

Prepare your congregation for GC2019

Your church can create a listening session about issues going to the 2019 General Conference. A Tool Box is available for your use.

The art of Christmas greeting

  Signs, children’s decorations, and spontaneity. We’ve taken the best ideas from research and experiences to create a welcoming check list this Christmas season.

Young artists share their faith

Every week the children of Ellendale UMC in Memphis, TN use their talents to produce bulletin covers that enhance worship.