Category: Faith & Ministry
Picture God on your shoulder

Grandparents Day is September 8, and Cheryl Bistayi shares a “heart story” she has told her grandchildren, offering it to inspire you to tell your own.
UM named Family Physician of the Year

Dr. David Walsworth opens up about how his Christian faith impacts his work as a family physician.
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.