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2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Treetops Lodge in Gaylord, Michigan Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, Michigan, United StatesThe Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, will be held October 14-15 2024. This seminar is designed to assist you in planning for your retirement. It is a cooperative project within the Michigan Conference, bringing together special skills and talents in retirement, financial planning,… Continue Reading 2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
ZoomDo you have an idea for new ministry? An existing ministry that might need to be updated? Join the MI Conference connectional ministry team at one of the Seed to Harvest events to put your idea through an incubation process for an effective launch or re-launch. Three dates, same content, pick one that works for… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States +1 moreDo you have an idea for new ministry? An existing ministry that might need to be updated? Join the MI Conference connectional ministry team at one of the Seed to Harvest events to put your idea through an incubation process for an effective launch or re-launch. Three dates, same content, pick one that works for… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat
Comfort Inn, Birch Run Dixie Highway, Birch Run, Michigan, United StatesThe Michigan Annual Conference invites all pastors and spouses serving smaller, single-point, and multiple-point churches to the annual Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat. The event will be held on November 4-6, 2024, at the Comfort Inn in Birch Run, Michigan. Keynote speakers Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne, Clergy Assistant to the Bishop and Director of… Continue Reading Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat
Fund Development Workshop
ZoomAn online workshop for those seeking to develop a comprehensive annual funding plan for their church, ministry, program or non-profit. This workshop will explore various funding streams and non-traditional ideas. Participants will walk away with tools to create a custom fit plan to meet their needs. Monday, November 4th from 6:00-7:30 pm eastern OR Tuesday,… Continue Reading Fund Development Workshop
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
ZoomThe Lifelong Faith Formation cohort is designed to guide churches in envisioning and implementing a lifelong faith formation plan. John Roberto will walk cohort members through different models and approaches, building blocks for a plan, and resources for capacity building. Facilitator: John Roberto Meeting Time: Wednesday at 10am (Eastern) Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 6,… Continue Reading Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
Timely Topics & Faith Formation Cohort
ZoomThe Timely Topics cohort will focus on topics like: Trauma Informed Ministry, Anti-Racism, Enneagram and Ministry, Mental Health, and Neurodivergent Ministry. Each month will be a different topic with a presentation and discussion. Facilitator: Erica Kozlowski Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am on Zoom February – November (with a break for the… Continue Reading Timely Topics & Faith Formation Cohort