Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that will help you develop your skills for planning and leading a worship service in the United Methodist tradition. This class will enable you to incorporate scripture, music, and other elements of the liturgy that can make your worship come alive! When:… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries invites you to participate in a down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bi-vocational pastors, and those who are new to the pulpit. The call to preach can take many forms, and this class will give you practical tips on choosing topics, relevant scriptural references, delivery,… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Sow Big, Dream Big- East Winds District Conference 2024
OWOSSO: FIRST UMC North Water Street, Owosso, Michigan, United StatesSow Big, Dream Big - East Winds District Conference 2024, November 2, 2024 at Owosso First UMC $12 cost includes morning workshop, Lunch, Keynote, and Business Session. Morning Sessions: Mission Insite with Jon Reynolds, Fresh Expressions with Curtis Clarke, Discipleship with Christy Miller White, and Answering the Call- Lay Servant Ministries with Sharon Appling Register… Continue Reading Sow Big, Dream Big- East Winds District Conference 2024
Central Bay District Basic LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that introduces you to Lay Speaking/Lay Servant Ministry. God calls us all to a life of servanthood as disciples of Jesus Christ. This class will give you an opportunity to explore all the possibilities of ministry and service within the United Methodist… Continue Reading Central Bay District Basic 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
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
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
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