Category: Faith & Ministry
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.
‘I’ll be home for Christmas’
In part two of this true story, Cheryl Bistayi reflects on her brief encounter with Vincent and wonders if he ever made it home to Honduras.
A tribute to Vincent, mi amigo
Cheryl Bistayi shares how she learned valuable faith lessons from an unlikely friendship with a sojourner during Christmas. This is the first half of a two-part story.
Christmas is crazy
The Christmas story, says retired pastor Sondra Willobee, is irrational, for it’s the story of a divine love that pushes the boundaries of what we thought possible.
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
An unlikely but grace-filled journey
Continuing our series of articles on our newest ordinands, Rev. Suzy Todd gives thanks for the people and experiences that have been part of her journey from an unchurched person… Continue Reading An unlikely but grace-filled journey
A love letter from Poppa
On the occasion of his 70th birthday, Glenn Wagner writes a love letter to his two grandsons about seven helpful life lessons he’s learned over seven decades of faith.