Michigan Delegation Listening Session
A recording of the March 16, 2024, Michigan Delegation Listening Session can be watched HERE. The slides can be found HERE. The Michigan Conference Delegation to General Conference and North Central Jurisdictional Conference are busy preparing for the upcoming General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 23-May 3, 2024. We continue to have discussions… Continue Reading Michigan Delegation Listening Session
Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
ZoomOpening ourselves to value every person in every moment is being like Jesus. What expressions of your faith are important to you? What spiritual practices may help you see people different from you through our Creator’s eyes? Together we can create safe-brave spaces to think out loud about everyday ways to open our hearts. Spiritual… Continue Reading Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
ZoomHello! Greetings from your new Connectional Ministries Team! Laura Witkowski, Kathy Pittenger, Lisa Batten and Naomi García are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Open Office Hours! The four of us will be on Zoom, in pairs, and we hope you’ll join us for engaging conversations, Q&A sessions, or just friendly… Continue Reading Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
ZoomHello! Greetings from your new Connectional Ministries Team! Laura Witkowski, Kathy Pittenger, Lisa Batten and Naomi García are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Open Office Hours! The four of us will be on Zoom, in pairs, and we hope you’ll join us for engaging conversations, Q&A sessions, or just friendly… Continue Reading Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
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
Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
ZoomTo be human is to be in relationships. This interactive family systems group will help you explore big picture thinking by viewing our relationships through a “systems thinking” lens. In our relationships we can experience the very best of ourselves and the very worst. Understanding systems helps us manage ourselves and others in stressful situations,… Continue Reading Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
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
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
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
The 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
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
The 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