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
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 AmericaMore details coming soon!
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
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
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
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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
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