The Michigan Conference announces the retirements of two longtime staff members, along with one job posting.
The Michigan Conference shares the news of two retirements among its staff. We celebrate their dedicated years of service to the conference and The United Methodist Church, and we wish them all the best in this upcoming season of retirement.
Pamela Stewart, Database Manager and Statistician, will retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than 17 years of service to the Michigan Conference. During her time with the conference, Pamela has held various roles, including working with camping ministry when it was part of conference staff. Most recently, as Database Manager and Statistician, she has brought skill, diligence, and care to the important work of managing the data that supports our ministries and operations. Her attention to detail and ability to think things through creatively have helped ensure the conference has the information it needs to serve churches and leaders well. We are grateful for the many ways Pamela has contributed to the conference’s ministry over the years.
Sarah Gillette, District Executive Assistant, will retire effective June 30, 2026, after nearly 31 years of service to the Michigan Conference. Over the course of three decades, Sarah has served in several districts, supporting district superintendents and providing caring service to clergy and churches. In each district she served, she demonstrated strong organizational skills, a caring attitude, and a deep understanding of the life and work of the conference. Her wisdom and institutional knowledge have been a gift to the many colleagues, clergy, and churches she has assisted throughout the conference. We are grateful for the many ways Sarah has supported the ministry of the conference over the years.
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The Michigan Conference is seeking a Statistician-Database Specialist to support the collection, analysis, and management of vital conference and church data. This role combines statistical reporting with database administration, helping ensure accurate information for conference leadership and local churches.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with large datasets, and skilled at supporting users with database tools and reporting systems. This is a full-time, remote position, 38-40 hours per week.
Learn more about the job description and application details. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.
Last Updated on March 17, 2026