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
Group ABAR Training
FENTON UMC 119 S Leroy St, FentonDo 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
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
Registration is closed – 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.