We are human beings, not doings

Two chairs in a corner

In this month’s coaching blog, Kimberlyn Palchak encourages us to think about how we create boundaries that give us the freedom to grow and become all that God has made us to be.

How weaknesses become strengths

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In this month’s coaching blog, Jacki Bogolia shares how regular practice and critique are essential to becoming the best coach she can be.

Practicing self-care is not selfish

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In this month’s coaching blog, Kimberlyn Palchak discusses the importance of self-care and the need to be intentional about caring for our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Don’t become a crabby disciple

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In this month’s coaching blog, Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce discusses the challenges we face when we try to do ministry in isolation and why we need support and mentorship.

Get to the place you want to be

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Beginning this month, MIconnect will publish a bimonthly blog on the many benefits of coaching made available to all church leaders in the Michigan Conference.

Quit reporting and start visioning

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Rev. Gary Step shows how churches can simplify their administrative structure, freeing ministry leaders to dream and act boldly.

Ministry transitions call for coaching

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Naomi García outlines the coaching and conflict resolution resources available to those in ministry transition in the Michigan Conference.

Conference celebrates coaching goal met

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The Michigan Conference recently met its goal to provide coaches to any leader in ministry transition who wanted one. Anyone who has been involved in coaching or who is interested in coaching is invited to a celebration of this milestone on November 1.

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Advice from a coach applies to 5k runners and all members of conference

Three phrases from a high school track coach have stuck with Paul Perez over the years. Here’s how they apply to the Michigan Annual Conference.

Ministry Incubation is not ‘fairy dust’

Incubation with books

In 2020, ten young adults of The Michigan Conference made up a new pilot group of Ministry Incubators. Ministry Incubation now moves on to a second phase involving local churches.

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