Give Your Church's Governance Structure an Annual Check-Up As the year comes to a close, churches naturally begin reviewing budgets, celebrating ministry accomplishments, evaluating goals, and planning for the future. These annual practices help congregations remain healthy and focused on their mission. But there's one important area that often gets overlooked: Your church's governance structure. The… Continue Reading How healthy is your church structure?
Every church should have a clear, current Protection Policy to help create a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable people. But where do you start—and what should your policy include? Join Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Associate Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development for the Michigan Conference, for a free, 60-minute Protection Policy Basics Workshop.… Continue Reading Protection Policy Basics Workshop
Participants will learn about the process of incubating a ministry idea to launch. There will be time for fun, interactive activities, questions, and sharing ideas with the Seed to Harvest Team. There is no fee to participate. Join us on September 15, 2026, at Noon and 6 pm, and on October 1 at Noon and… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest: Information Sessions
Join us this fall for a meaningful weekly conversation about how we can better welcome, understand, and support neurodiverse and marginalized children in our ministries. This Fall Book Club is designed for Ministry Leaders who want to deepen their understanding and build practical skills for helping neurodiverse children thrive — both in the classroom, in… Continue Reading Fall Book Club: Growing in Skills to Support Neurodiverse Children
Participants will learn about the process of incubating a ministry idea to launch. There will be time for fun, interactive activities, questions, and sharing ideas with the Seed to Harvest Team. There is no fee to participate. Join us on September 15, 2026, at Noon and 6 pm, and on October 1 at Noon and… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest: Information Sessions
A three-part online small group designed to build capacity to shift cultural perspectives and adapt behavior to differences and commonalities. Using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), learn why intercultural competency is important, how to use tools for meaningful interactions across cultures, and how to create a plan for continued growth and learning, all within a… Continue Reading IDI Together
2026 MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat Holy No! & The Red Letters Administrative assistants serving in all churches across Michigan are invited to a weekend of learning, renewal, and connection at the 2026 MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat. This year's theme, "Holy No! & The Red Letters," will explore the importance of healthy boundaries while… Continue Reading MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
Are you curious about navigating staff and volunteer management? Ready to learn alongside other church leaders? Looking for best practices for human resources? Need a Staff Handbook? Learn the basics of staff and volunteer human resources for churches, including general policies, employee handbook, crisis management, and employee/volunteer lifecycle. This two-hour workshop includes training, best practices,… Continue Reading Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR
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New registration deadline! The registration deadline for the upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminar has been extended from Tuesday, September 1st to Friday, September 11th. Are you starting to think about retirement? Let’s plan this next chapter together! Join us for the Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, happening October 5-7, 2026, at the Holiday Inn… Continue Reading 2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar
