Faith Formation Fall Mini-Cohort
Via ZoomJoin our three month cohort for faith formation leaders to learn, share, and connect. Cohorts in the Michigan Conference offer leaders regular meeting times with others in similar positions or interests. They have made a profound impact on leaders in Michigan and beyond. Past cohort participants have described the cohorts as a place for “community… Continue Reading Faith Formation Fall Mini-Cohort
Seasoned Faith Formation Leaders Cohort
ZoomA cohort for experienced faith formation leaders who work with all ages (an emphasis on ministry with children, youth, and families) with a blend of guest speakers and discussion. Facilitator: Sherry Stone Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month from 10a-12p (Eastern) on Zoom February-November (with a break for the summer) Registration Fee: $299/$399 (MIUMC/non-MIUMC)… Continue Reading Seasoned Faith Formation Leaders Cohort
Ministry with Gen Z Cohort
ZoomThe Gen Z Cohort is for those who have a passion for young people and would like to be in ministry with Gen Z, the generation quickly becoming the largest in American yet, born between 1999-2015 (ages 8-24). This cohort will specifically focus on the youth and young adult age range of Gen Z, explore… Continue Reading Ministry with Gen Z 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
Discernment Lab Workshop
ZoomFor those who work with young people, want to work with young people, and love young people, join connectional ministry staff, Lisa Batten and Baptist Home Mission Societies’ National Coordinator for Justice and Mission Engagement, Rev. Kerwin Webb, as they share their learnings from the Foundation of Theological Exploration discernment practices. Participants will be invited to… Continue Reading Discernment Lab 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
MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
St. Francis Retreat Center 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt, MI, United States"Power of Prayer" MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat For Administrative Assistants in All Methodist Church Offices. This will be a weekend filled with educational training, spiritual refueling and connectional fellowship for all that attend. Guest Speakers: Rev. Melany Chalker - Worship & Bible Journaling Rev. Carol Freeland - Power of Prayer Mark Doyal - Marketing… Continue Reading MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
Southern Region District Conference
GLENNIE UMC 3170 State St. M-65, Glennie, MI, United States of AmericaGet more information >>>
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