Revitalize your church’s social media

Learn how to transform your church’s social media into vibrant channels of communication through this new course from United Methodist Communications. Register by July 27.

Rediscover the power of praying together

Register for Discipleship Ministries’ new Prayer Partner Project, which starts in September, and join other United Methodists returning to the basics of discipleship in prayer.

Grants for justice and peace ministries

The General Board of Church and Society is accepting applications through July 24 for grants from their Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice programs.

Resist the gaslighting you see

Naomi García explains how gaslighting has existed since biblical times and challenges us to resist it in all its forms.

All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

Monday, June 19, is Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Find ways to honor this day in your congregation as we live out the challenge… Continue Reading All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

Pastoral transitions: Part 2, welcome

In this second half of a two-part article, Glenn Wagner offers advice to congregations welcoming new pastors and outlines practical wisdom to clergy transitioning into a new ministry setting.

Pastoral transitions: Part 1, goodbye

In this first half of a two-part article, Glenn Wagner shares ideas from his four decades as a United Methodist pastor to help clergy and congregations better say goodbye and… Continue Reading Pastoral transitions: Part 1, goodbye

Teach your children well

By attending track-and-field meets and motocross events with her grandchildren, Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leader, has learned that church can happen anywhere.

Assembling the dream finance team

Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker-Lewis recommends creating a well-rounded “dream team” that brings together a variety of skills and gifts to steward your church’s finances.

Tips for preparing for AC

Laura Witkowski gives honest advice to lay members attending the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference.