Tag: Deaconess

Three men share what home missioners do

STEP FIVE: Bill White, co-founder of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan, is one of three home missioners featured in an online event about this ministry path for laity. Continue Reading Three men share what home missioners do

What do home missioners do?

Bill White, co-founder of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan, is one of three home missioners featured in an online event about this ministry path for laity.

Women promoting hope and healing

The deaconess, modeled first by Phoebe in the New Testament, is a vital role for lay women in today’s church. CSRW tells the story.

Finding God’s fingerprints in Haiti

Deaconesses have been serving the Methodist Church since 1890. Valerie Mossman-Celestin is one of four deaconesses serving in The Michigan Conference. Here’s how God touched her life and sent her… Continue Reading Finding God’s fingerprints in Haiti

Deaconess ‘walks with’ young people

Deaconess Amanda Mountain discerned her gifts for ministry. Pentecost is a time when everyone can pause and do just that.

A deaconess in the kitchen

5loaves2fishnmi operates out of Leland Community United Methodist Church under the direction of Michelle and Bill White. This deaconess and home missioner nourish the bodies and souls in their community.

Deaconess serves in downtown Detroit

Deaconess Anne Hillman is in ministry on the staff at Detroit Central UMC. She is one of four deaconesses currently serving in the Michigan Conference. 

Laity with a passion for mission

Deaconesses and Home Missioners are laywomen and laymen called by God to a lifetime of service.

Ever wondered what a deaconess is?

In 1888 the movement began. Now, 125 years later, there’s a vibrant community within The United Methodist Church of deaconesses, home missioners and home missionaries. Valerie Mossman-Celestin is one of these… Continue Reading Ever wondered what a deaconess is?