Category: Faith & Ministry
Training and resource grants for laity
The Michigan Conference Board of Laity is offering grants of up to $500 for training and resources for lay members. Apply by October 1.
Answering a community’s prayer
Rev. Susan Hitts tells how faith leaders in her small Michigan community rallied around the parents of American prisoner Paul Whelan with love and support and celebrated his release.
Rural Life Sunday set for September 8
Rural Life Sunday is set for September 8, and churches can honor our rural heritage by receiving an offering to support rural ministry in the Michigan Conference.
The day I met Jesus face-to-face
Retired pastor Gordon Schleicher recalls the transformative relationship he developed with Jesse, a man who lived in a group home near one of his churches.
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.
‘Salute the Dawn’
Retired pastor John E. Harnish wonders how we continue to live abundantly and hold fast to our faith in Christ as age or health problems impact us.
Apply for new Growing Forward Grants
UPDATE NOVEMBER 25. Growing Forward grants have been dispersed and are no longer available.
Dashing with God
Kay DeMoss has discovered three things that keep her dashing rather than lollygagging through the rest of her days and uses the lives of three Olympic athletes as illustrations.
NCJ youth delegates ready to lead
Two youths share what it’s like to serve as a delegate to the North Central Jurisdictional Conference and their hopes for The United Methodist Church.
CM Team plans fall offerings
This fall, the Michigan Conference’s Connectional Ministries Team launches several cohorts, workshops, and resources for congregational leaders.