Tag: Bishop David Bard
From challenge to clarity
Having weathered a shifting cultural and religious landscape, Michigan UMs are beginning to reclaim their denominational heritage with hearts of passion and generosity.
Plumb the depths of our rich history
As we near Easter, Bishop David Bard asks us to proclaim the message of a loving and redeeming God who remains ever near, the same message that has been carried… Continue Reading Plumb the depths of our rich history
‘The world needs this kind of people’
As Lent begins, Bishop David Bard calls us to pay close attention to our humanness in all its complexity and develop character qualities befitting such self-knowledge.
Open-eyed and resilient
In a chaotic world, Bishop David Bard invites us to stay grounded in resilient love as we care for one another, even in disagreement.
Ways to speak prophetically
In his first blog of 2025, Bishop David Bard outlines how to speak prophetically as people of Christian faith in a world where moral speech is rapidly labeled partisan.
You matter to God
The God of Christmas, says Bishop David Bard, loves widely and wildly without regard to status and draws near to the simple and ordinary.
Working for the common good
Bishop David Bard says that when the election is over, and the ballots have been counted, the work for the common good begins for everyone, including the church.
Bishop announces listening tour
On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.
Mission leaders learn to fish in new waters
PART A–MINISTRY SHARES: On September 30, 2023, eighty persons gathered from across the Michigan Conference to get fired up about Starting & Sustaining Ministries of Compassion, Justice, and Inclusion. Continue Reading Mission leaders learn to fish in new waters
‘We are to wear love’
Leading up to the election, Bishop David Bard encourages us to vote, showing up with a demeanor that enhances democracy and reflects who we are as God’s beloved in Jesus… Continue Reading ‘We are to wear love’