Category: News
From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Introducing Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series. First up is Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Intercultural Resourcing, Leadership, and Fund Development. Her farm upbringing, love of grant writing, and… Continue Reading From farm to ministry: Meet Lisa Batten
Season of growth, not retreat
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard reflects on autumn as a season of life and faith, encouraging us to keep growing and serving, no matter our age or season.
Campaign fuels future pastors
Michigan United Methodists have contributed nearly $21K to the Miracle Sunday Initiative, which has now surpassed $2.1 million to support theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
Even truckers need pastors
Doubting her faith and her fitness for ministry, Rev. Ann Birchmeier surrendered to God — and discovered a calling she never expected.
Leaders: come rest and reconnect
Ministry leaders are invited to Rooted: Reclaim, a day-away retreat on October 20 in Okemos, offering worship, connection, and renewal for those who give so much of themselves to others.
$100K grant aids immigrant ministries
The Michigan Conference recently distributed a $100K UMCOR grant to fifteen recipients, supporting immigrant congregations, ally churches, and faith leader wellness throughout the conference.
Churches widen their welcome
Two Michigan United Methodist churches have launched new ministries for neurodivergent children and young adults, choosing to love boldly as Christ calls us to.
Bike ride delivers big boost
Over Labor Day, cyclists in Cedar Springs and Midland raised nearly $10K for the Gardens of Hope campaign, funds that will help partner Jeremie Rising invest in the education of… Continue Reading Bike ride delivers big boost
Retreat, cohort support young adults
Fall offerings invite young adults to rest, discern, and explore. The Do-Nothing Retreat offers Sabbath from the grind. The Young Adult Discernment Cohort, a monthly online gathering, guides participants through… Continue Reading Retreat, cohort support young adults
Giving trends on the rise
The Michigan Conference shares a midyear update on giving to Ministry Shares and on how connectional giving is going so far across The United Methodist Church.