• IDI Together

    IDI Together
    Via Zoom

    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

  • MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat

    St. Francis Retreat Center 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt, MI, United States
    Central Shores District

    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

  • Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR

    ESCANABA: CENTRAL UMC South Lincoln Road, Escanaba, Michigan, United States

    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

  • 2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar

    Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456 Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, United States

    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

  • Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR

    BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, Michigan, United States

    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