Tag: Disaffiliation
Ministry Shares up in 2025
PART A – Ministry Shares: The Michigan Conference celebrates increased financial giving in 2025 and thanks local churches for their commitment to connectional ministry within our conference and beyond. Continue Reading Ministry Shares up in 2025
Ministry Shares up in 2025
The Michigan Conference celebrates increased financial giving in 2025 and thanks local churches for their commitment to connectional ministry within our conference and beyond.
Conference awards $117K in grants
The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of the 2025 Grace in Action Ministry Innovation Awards.
Disaffiliation fund to grow ministry
Beginning September 2, Michigan United Methodist churches and ministries can apply for a grant to help jump-start their innovative ministry idea, thanks to the Ministry Innovation Fund.
Top 10 stories of 2024
The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year.
Season of church exits is over
On October 29, the Judicial Council released five rulings that address questions related to church withdrawals and closures.
Bishop announces listening tour
On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.
Apply for new Growing Forward Grants
UPDATE NOVEMBER 25. Growing Forward grants have been dispersed and are no longer available.
Conference plants seeds for future ministry
The final report on the financial impact of disaffiliation on the Michigan Conference highlights the creation of the $2.8 million Ministry Innovation Fund that will support future ministries.
Final disaffiliation report released
The Michigan Conference publishes the final report on the impact of disaffiliation on the conference and the complete list of disaffiliating churches.