Elders under age 35 keep dropping

Lewis Center for Church Leadership reports the number of U.S. elders under age 35 has declined for three straight years.

2020 delegate nominees introduced

Thirty-nine persons (20 clergy and 19 laity) have been nominated as delegates to the 2020 General Conference. Meet them here.

Spring means new appointments

It’s the season for the Cabinet to announce appointment changes. New Beginnings training helps pastors and churches in their transition. Here are the dates. 

Bishop gathers clergy in Midland

  Clergy from across The Michigan Conference filled the sanctuary of Midland First UMC last Saturday. It was a time of worship, witness and listening. 

Never too late to thank your pastor

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. There are still a few days left to thank your pastor and share your support  for his or her leadership. 

Young clergy in short supply

The Lewis Center annually reports on U.S. clergy age trends in The United Methodist Church, drawing on statistics from Wespath. Here are the latest findings.

Traps for clergy on the move

In a few short weeks pastors and congregations will be starting their new relationships together.

PKs as preachers

When Preachers’ Kids are ordained, are they “following in their parents’ footsteps?” Not exactly.

Easton, Fredith

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Fredith Easton who died on February 19, 2018 in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 96. Fredith was preceded in… Continue Reading Easton, Fredith

Clergy housing ruling

A word from the Michigan Area Treasurer’s Office on the clergy housing allowance/exclusion ruling.