Category: Voices
The bridge is closed
Rev. Kristi Hintz, superintendent of the Northern Skies District, reflects on how the hope we generate together, particularly in the awkward in-between times when our plans have come undone, can… Continue Reading The bridge is closed
Faithful leadership for uncertain times
Rev. Dr. David Bell offers some encouraging thoughts on how we, as church leaders, might step forward in Easter hope in a time marked by conflict, instability, and rapidly shifting… Continue Reading Faithful leadership for uncertain times
Our lives need new Easter energy
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard shares some thoughts on how the resurrection gives us energy to love in a world where hatred and death threaten to disrupt and… Continue Reading Our lives need new Easter energy
Mission inspiring the next generation
Looking to the future, Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty, superintendent of the Greater Detroit District, encourages us to remember the faith that formed us as we invest in mission, relationships, and… Continue Reading Mission inspiring the next generation
We have good news to tell
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard discusses how the work of convincing the world of the reality of the gospel is as challenging now as ever and offers some… Continue Reading We have good news to tell
Commit to living into the vision
On his parents’ 72nd anniversary, Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, reflects on their lifelong commitment to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.
What’s love got to do with it?
By posing questions and reminding us of our call as followers of Jesus, Bishop David Bard hopes to encourage deep reflection on how we live out our faith as we… Continue Reading What’s love got to do with it?
‘Any time now would be just fine, Jesus’
Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay and East Winds Districts, asks us to consider Jesus’ second advent and whether we’re ready.
Does evil have a name?
In this op-ed, Rev. Jerry DeVine grapples with the spiral of injustice and human destructiveness in our country today and provides some theological reflections on the role of holy resistance.
Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song
In his first blog of 2026, Bishop David Bard invites us to think deeply about how we might sing the songs of God’s love in fresh ways as we embrace… Continue Reading Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song