Category: Featured
Good vibes at Valley
Matt Bistayi, pastor of Valley Church in Allendale, received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference. After 10 years, Valley continues to “gain traction” with Jesus.
AC 2019 reaffirms camping ministry
As a new camping season begins, the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference reaffirmed its strong commitment to United Methodist Camping after three difficult years of operation by the Board of Directors.
Drinking the Cup … new opportunities
Acknowledging that actions taken in The United Methodist Church have generated both anger and hurt, Rev. John Boley encourages a turn toward new opportunities.
Trustees explain disaffiliation
“A gracious exit” is a phrase from the disaffiliation legislation passed at the 2019 General Conference. The Conference Trustees describe next steps.
Michigan continues response to GC 2019
Three weeks have passed since the delegates returned home from St. Louis. In the meantime, Michigan United Methodists join others across the connection in responding to actions of GC 2019.
Haiti Hot Lunch program discontinued
The General Board of Global Ministries no longer recognizes the Haiti Hot Lunch Program as an Advance Special. Here are other ways to care for Haiti’s children.
Muskegon Methodist family unites
Since February 2017, these four churches in greater Muskegon have been coming together to celebrate historic ties and move forward in faithful witness. They are living their love through action.
Power in the pew
Michigan Conference Lay Leader Anne Soles explores the complexities of how The United Methodist Church can make connections with today’s seekers.
First impressions reflect Christ
What do disciples do? In this month’s Home Words Bound, Rev. Benton Heisler, Director of Connectional Ministry, explains how important first impressions are, in the church and in the community.
A year with UMCOR in Puerto Rico
In the year since Hurricane Maria struck, UMCOR has contributed more than $20 million of relief aid to Puerto Rico.