Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, AUG 2024

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

Apply for new Growing Forward Grants

UPDATE NOVEMBER 25.  Growing Forward grants have been dispersed and are no longer available.

CM Team plans fall offerings

This fall, the Michigan Conference’s Connectional Ministries Team launches several cohorts, workshops, and resources for congregational leaders.

Don’t become a crabby disciple

In this month’s coaching blog, Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce discusses the challenges we face when we try to do ministry in isolation and why we need support and mentorship.

Create a culture of call for young people

The Michigan Conference is hosting a Young Adult Discernment Lab on September 18 for those who want to support young people as they discern their call to vocation.

Empower generosity, make a difference

The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan embraces its mission of empowering individuals and faithful communities to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, JUN 2024

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

Get to the place you want to be

Beginning this month, MIconnect will publish a bimonthly blog on the many benefits of coaching made available to all church leaders in the Michigan Conference.

Are we sustaining members?

Sherry Parker-Lewis explains that we give because we are held, carried, and supported by the One who saves. Our gifts are our embodied gratitude.

The Six Whys of SAS

The Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) model of church governance can refocus us on the church’s main task, and here are six reasons why.