Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Campus Ministry: Empowering Congregations to Support Students at Colleges & Universities (Zoom Option Available) Explore the different kinds of higher education, the needs of students, how to create/support a student ministry, and make a plan for their local church to support students in high education. Dates: Saturdays, November 2 & 16 from 9:30am-3pm Location: Adrian:… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
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
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
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
Foundations of Children’s Ministry Cohort
ZoomThis cohort focuses on basics of children’s ministry. There will be a blend of presentations on topics and cohort discussion. Topics may include: choosing and working with curriculum, planning and organizing your year, milestones, etc. Facilitator: Rev. Carol Van Buskirk Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm (Eastern) on Zoom February-November (with a… Continue Reading Foundations of Children’s Ministry Cohort
Grant Writing Workshop
ZoomGrants can be a funding source for existing or ministry new ministry ideas, facility repairs or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Join Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Connectional Ministry for a grant writing workshop in which participants will not only learn basics… Continue Reading Grant Writing Workshop
Group ABAR Training
Do you need your ABAR Training, but do not want to complete it alone? Join one of our East Winds District-sponsored group sessions to begin or continue your training. In each 3-hour long training, there will be time for both large and small group discussions. You must come with an open mind, a willingness to… Continue Reading Group ABAR Training