Living through renovation

A pastor whose church lived through a large-scale building project tells how he helped the congregation navigate the change.

Tips for keeping cool in hot times

Ministry coach Rebekah Simon-Peter offers 7 tips on how to keep cool when times are hot.

Learn to create a culture of generosity

Improve your missional storytelling to unlock the giving potential in your congregation.

Gospel as second language

Urban church planter Trey Hall explores the need to translate the faith for those who don’t know the old, old words.

Gotta speak their language

Pastors not using Social Media are saying, “If you want to talk to me, you’ll do it my way.”

Seven tips for a better bulletin

Still use a Sunday Church Bulletin to guide worship and deliver your congregation’s news? Make it the best it can be.

Your seat in the GC bleachers

Much will happen these last three days of General Conference. Are you getting the Michigan Daily Updates?

Language of our hearts

A first-time delegate to General Conference reflects on the “linguistic iceberg” encountered in worship and legislation.

Changes coming in Michigan UMC Social Media next week

Have you subscribed to Michigan Area Facebook page and @MichiganUMC Twitter feed? Don’t wait.

Talk to the delegates

Time for engagement around General Conference. Meet with the West Michigan Delegation on April 9 and the Detroit Delegation on April 22.