Bishop’s Listening Tour
GRANDVILLE UMC Wilson Avenue Southwest, Grandville, Michigan, United StatesJoin Michigan’s Episcopal Leader and share your emerging hopes and dreams for The United Methodist Church. Bishop David will share an overview of what the Michigan Conference is doing to support your church in being a vital and vibrant member of your community. Much has changed as we move into the future, and we need… Continue Reading Bishop’s Listening Tour
Open Fund Development Hour
Via ZoomA monthly online co-working space for those interested in non-traditional funding opportunities for your church or non-profit. Attendees can bring a question, ideas to flesh out, a grant to work on, spend time searching for grants, build a budget or draft a purpose statement. Connectional Ministry Staff, Lisa Batten, will host a one hour monthly… Continue Reading Open Fund Development Hour
Open Fund Development Hour
Via ZoomA monthly online co-working space for those interested in non-traditional funding opportunities for your church or non-profit. Attendees can bring a question, ideas to flesh out, a grant to work on, spend time searching for grants, build a budget or draft a purpose statement. Connectional Ministry Staff, Lisa Batten, will host a one hour monthly… Continue Reading Open Fund Development Hour
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Cohort
ZoomA monthly cohort for individuals or small teams launching a new (or adapting an existing) ministry, program or event. The cohort will focus on working to create an effective database, fund development, marketing, systems for success, time management, and launching. There are two days/time offerings with the same content. Grant funding will be available to… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Cohort
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Cohort
ZoomA monthly cohort for individuals or small teams launching a new (or adapting an existing) ministry, program or event. The cohort will focus on working to create an effective database, fund development, marketing, systems for success, time management, and launching. There are two days/time offerings with the same content. Grant funding will be available to… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation 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
Virtual Mission u
Via ZoomCouldn't attend the Mission u in July? Now is your chance to participate virtually on your own or gather a small group of people from your church as we discuss the 2024 theme of 'Welcome Home'. Together, we will explore how we can know God as an intimate friend who welcomes us while we discover what… Continue Reading Virtual Mission u
Grant Writing 101
Grants are sources of funding for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Participants in this FREE Grant Writing 101 Workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101
Grant Writing 101
Grants are sources of funding for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Participants in this FREE Grant Writing 101 Workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101
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