Tag: Call
‘You are so beautiful to me’
Rev. Scott Marsh continues our series of articles on our newest ordinands by sharing examples of how God has used each life experience to guide and shape his path into… Continue Reading ‘You are so beautiful to me’
An unlikely but grace-filled journey
Continuing our series of articles on our newest ordinands, Rev. Suzy Todd gives thanks for the people and experiences that have been part of her journey from an unchurched person… Continue Reading An unlikely but grace-filled journey
God knew I needed time
Rev. Michael Vollmer continues our series of articles from our newest ordinands by reflecting on God’s persistent and patient call on his life and ministry.
‘God qualifies the called’
To continue our series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Eric Falker explains how he has learned to trust God’s provision for his life and ministry.
Trying to outrun God
To begin a series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Susan Hitts speaks candidly about how she has balanced her two primary life roles as mother… Continue Reading Trying to outrun God
Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’
The first in a series on The Journey of the Deacon. The Rev. Alex Plum says, “We are connectors, seeking to extend the sacramental table, through our hands and feet… Continue Reading Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’
Camp and the call of Memory Lane
Where does a lifelong commitment to God begin? The Rev. Gary Keene traces his ministry journey from a camp in Michigan to California, through Montana, Nashville, Colorado, and now retirement.
Following Jesus is a journey
Joseph Yoo was 23-years-old when he discovered, “My parents and family were all just road marks letting me know what God was attempting to do.” That was the awakening moment… Continue Reading Following Jesus is a journey
‘More than JUST a lay person’
Derrick Scott, Executive Director of Campus to City Wesley Foundation, came from Florida to Michigan to talk about the lay person as a “gospel on the ground.”
A journey toward ordination
Tania Dozeman shares some “random thoughts about the experience of a second career person’s journey toward ordination at the end of a pandemic as the UMC faces a split.”