Category: Ministry
10 children’s books for Black History Month
Leaders from the Michigan Conference’s Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School Program suggest every child should read these 10 books to celebrate Black History Month.
Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, FEB 2024
Beginning this month, MIconnect will publish a bimonthly summary of upcoming events and resources for youth and young adults that churches can promote in their publications.
5 tips for sharing the Lenten story with children
Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five tips on how to honor the season of Lent in age-appropriate, meaningful ways while still giving it the attention it deserves.
UM Foundation to offer stewardship grants
Does your congregation have a reputation for generosity in your community? Share your story by applying for a $2,500 steward leader grant by March 15.
Seeing the local church as a business
Rick Gregg, Northern Skies Co-District Lay Leader, uses the metaphor of the church as a business and explains why he’s proud to be a shareholder in the greatest business going.
Internet stipends available for families
February 7 is the deadline for new applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which helps low-income households afford broadband Internet.
It’s time for a church checkup
Is your church structured to handle the new ministry realities of 2024? Rev. Ron Brooks says it’s time to consider a more streamlined model called the Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS).
You are not alone in ministry
The Michigan Conference is launching seven new cohorts to give leaders peer support as they navigate faith formation in their churches or start new ministries.
Human Relations Day builds beloved community
Giving on Human Relations Day, set for Sunday, January 14, helps build King’s vision of beloved community and supports churches like Grand Rapids: Vietnamese UMC.
How to build lifelong faith
In a new cohort beginning January 10, John Roberto will guide church leaders in envisioning and implementing a lifelong faith formation plan.