Tag: Consultation
50 years a Traveling Preacher
![Anita Hahn, Northern Waters District, ends six years of fixing appointments.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AC-2019-Cabinet-report-Northern-Waters.jpg)
The Rev. John Harnish talks about his experience as an ordained elder and shares six trends in the United Methodist appointive system emerging over the past 50 years.
Anti-Racism Working Group formed
![Anti-Racism resources for Michigan Conference](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Anti-Racism-960-AdobeStock_355953634.jpg)
A group named by Bishop Bard will focus on anti-bias and anti-racism, “an essential part of our journey with Jesus.”
2019 appointive challenges — part 2
![Bishop Bard with 2018 ordinands](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bishop-with-ordinands-2018.jpg)
The Rev. John Boley, Clergy Assistant to Bishop David Bard, completes his examination of the many challenges and complexities of matching the pastors’ gifts with the needs of Michigan congregations.