Tag: Director of Connectional Ministry
Conference focuses on vision and goals during restructuring
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Due to budget cuts, on July 1, 2023, the Michigan Conference initiated several staff changes and is realigning efforts to meet the conference’s vision and strategic goals.
Picking up the pieces
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Rev. Paul Perez remembers picking up pieces of a broken chalice at the 2004 General Conference. Pittsburgh’s memories inform his thoughts on the “breaking point” The United Methodist Church has… Continue Reading Picking up the pieces
Paul Perez
From: Associate Director of Mission and Ministry, Michigan Conference … To: Director of Connectional Ministry, Michigan Conference. This appointment began October 1, 2020.
Perez begins as DCM October 1
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The Rev. Paul Perez will assume the role of Michigan Conference Director of Connectional Ministries three months earlier than previously announced.
Bishop announces DCM transition
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After 12 years of service as the Director of Connectional Ministry, the Rev. Benton Heisler will retire at the end of 2020. Bishop David Bard has appointed the Rev. Paul… Continue Reading Bishop announces DCM transition