Tag: Church growth
Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry
The Michigan Conference Division of Congregational Vibrancy can help your local church discover and live out God’s mission that is created uniquely for you. Learn more about the various initiatives… Continue Reading Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry
Sycamore Creek adopts Asbury UMC
Dirk Elliott reports good news. Sycamore Creek has a seven-campus vision. It’s third campus will be added on July 1, when the adoption of Asbury UMC in Lansing becomes official.
Five more bishops for Africa
United Methodists are looking forward to adding five more bishops to the African continent starting in 2021. Question is, “Where?”
What’s the buzz about Jesus Christ Superstar
The Easter Sunday broadcast of Superstar “has more implications than what you may think.” says this reviewer.
The first ten minutes
“Often the barrier to Christ isn’t spiritual—it’s us,” says pastor Carey Nieuwhof.
British Methodists open doors
The “Fresh Expressions” movement is keeping British Methodism relevant in Wesley’s homeland.
Doing church differently
Rev. Olu Brown will be the keynote speaker at the Reach Summit held in Grand Rapids, Oct. 20-21, 2017.
Turn your church inside-out
Ben Ingebretson believes that to connect with people, you need to meet them where they are.
Let’s ‘stop fixing churches’
Top executive of Discipleship Ministries says UMC can’t program its way to vitality.