Category: Ministry

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.

Nurture your new ideas for ministry

Find peer support from others by joining the next cohort of the Michigan Conference’s Seed to Harvest ministry incubation program in January.

Ministry with Gen Z Cohort begins January 11

Do you desire to be in ministry with Gen Z? Join other church leaders seeking to know more about Gen Z and their unique needs and views on faith and… Continue Reading Ministry with Gen Z Cohort begins January 11

Laity, get out on the playing field

Denny Wissinger, Central Bay Co-District Lay Leader, outlines the role of laity and encourages us to find our place in the church and do our part in making disciples.

Honoring Native American heritage

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