Central Bay District Love Reaching Out Event
MT PLEASANT: FIRST UMC South Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United StatesDo you want to connect the church and community? Are you wondering how best to sustain and grow a vital ministry? Could you be looking for another approach after good plans don’t seem to work out or are no longer impacting your community in the same way? The Love Reaching Out Seminar Is designed to… Continue Reading Central Bay District Love Reaching Out Event
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
MARSHALL UMC US Highway 27 North, Marshall, Michigan, United StatesDo 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
Group ABAR Training
FENTON UMC 119 S Leroy St, FentonDo 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
Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader Cohort
ZoomThe Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader cohort is designed for leaders with 5+ years of ministry experience. We will have guest presenters and provide time for discussion among cohort members about specific topics and general ministry. Facilitator: Rev. Kathy Pittenger Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of the month 10am-12pm (Eastern) on Zoom February – November (with a… Continue Reading Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader Cohort
Registration is closed – Western Waters District Lay Servant 2024 Fall Retreat
CEDAR SPRINGS UMC 140 S Main St, Cedar Springs, United States of AmericaThe Fall Lay Servant Retreat will be held at Cedar Springs UMC from 4:30pm Friday, September 27 to 4:00pm Saturday, September 28. The registration cost is $30 and includes two meals and snacks. Participants will make their overnight accommodations if applicable. Lay Servant classes are open to anyone regardless of the district in which your church resides.
Northern Region District Conference
MARQUETTE: HOPE UMC East Ridge Street, Marquette, Michigan, United StatesGet more information >>>
Basic Coach Training: Start Coaching Tomorrow
ZoomAsking the right questions is an essential part of being a coach. Basic coaching skills can dramatically improve your effectiveness, increase a leader’s impact in the faith community and the local community, and prepare leaders to effectively coach each other in partnerships with peers. A starter class for those with no previous coaching experience. A… Continue Reading Basic Coach Training: Start Coaching Tomorrow
Zoom Presentation: Is SAS Right For You?
ZoomWhether you have no idea what SAS is or your church leadership is already using it effectively, there is an event for you! Wednesday, October 2nd learn if SAS is right for your church. Wednesday, October 9th learn the latest and best practices for SAS. Register by September 29th for either or both of these free online events.
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