Central Bay District Basic LSM Class
EDMORE: FAITH UMC South 1st Street, Edmore, Michigan, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that introduces you to Lay Speaking/Lay Servant Ministry. God calls us all to a life of servanthood as disciples of Jesus Christ. This class will give you an opportunity to explore all the possibilities of ministry and service within the United Methodist… Continue Reading Central Bay District Basic LSM Class
Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
EDMORE: FAITH UMC South 1st Street, Edmore, Michigan, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to participate in a down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bi-vocational pastors, and those who are new to the pulpit. The call to preach can take many forms, and this class will give you practical tips on choosing topics,… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
EDMORE: FAITH UMC South 1st Street, Edmore, Michigan, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to participate in a class that will enable you to show an understanding of the biblical call to caring ministry and define your own calling to a pastoral care type of ministry. Lay Pastoral Care Giving is based on the principles of the Good Samaritan and… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Central Bay District LSM Class Lay Pastoral Care Giving
EDMORE: FAITH UMC South 1st Street, Edmore, Michigan, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to participate in a class that will enable you to show an understanding of the biblical call to caring ministry and define your own calling to a pastoral care type of ministry. Lay Pastoral Care Giving is based on the principles of the Good Samaritan and Jesus’… Continue Reading Central Bay District LSM Class Lay Pastoral Care Giving
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century Explore the aging process, the developmental stages of midlife and older adulthood, and ways to develop an intentional and comprehensive ministry by, with, and for older adults. Dates: Saturdays, October 12 & 19 from 9am-3pm Location: Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor Street, Manchester, MI 48158 Registration… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Treetops Lodge in Gaylord, Michigan Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, Michigan, United StatesThe Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, will be held October 14-15 2024. This seminar is designed to assist you in planning for your retirement. It is a cooperative project within the Michigan Conference, bringing together special skills and talents in retirement, financial planning,… Continue Reading 2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar
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
Heritage District Basic LSM Class (Zoom only)
Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic) Discover and develop gifts of caring, leading, and communicating ministries, putting faith into action to love God and all of our neighbors. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Servant. Class Sessions: Mondays, October 14, 21, November 4, & 11 from 6:30-9pm Registration Deadline:… Continue Reading Heritage District Basic LSM Class (Zoom only)
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
ZoomDo 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
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