Category: Faith & Ministry
EngageMI reports due January 10
Mission leaders for EngageMI churches are asked to submit their 2024 EngageMI report by January 10, 2025.
What are you thankful for?
Rev. Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, asks us to pause and give thanks to God for all that we’ve been given.
Ways to manage an endowment fund
Rev. Dr. David Bell explores the rationale behind establishing a separate committee to oversee endowments in local churches.
A lesson in caregiving
In a role reversal, Heather Jue-Wong reflects on how she traveled to Peru as a health professional on a Volunteers in Mission journey and became the patient.
UM Student Day set for November 24
Churches are encouraged to receive an offering for United Methodist Student Day, which funds scholarships for United Methodist students.
Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31
All pastoral leaders serving under appointment or assignment must complete one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module by the end of 2024. Two districts are offering ways to work on modules… Continue Reading Complete ABAR training by Dec. 31
How weaknesses become strengths
In this month’s coaching blog, Jacki Bogolia shares how regular practice and critique are essential to becoming the best coach she can be.
Honoring Native American heritage
Here are 8 suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities in Michigan.
Hourly prayer guide for Election Day
As the nation prepares to vote on Tuesday, November 5, congregations and individuals can use this guide to engage in prayer throughout the day.
The first step is an important step
Rev. Jim Noggle explains how exploring the Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) can lead a church to have a more healthy and vibrant impact in the mission field.