Tag: Discipleship

Love is hard work

As we approach Holy Week, Rev. Haley Hansen illuminates the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and asks what it means for us to follow his example.

Casting our nets in faith

Rev. Margie Crawford, superintendent of the East Winds District, gives an update on a new Lenten mission opportunity her district started.

Pray, listen, study, and act

Reflecting on experiences as a lay leader, Gordon Galloway gives practical wisdom on things we can do to prepare our hearts and minds for discipleship.

It’s time to set a ‘souls goal’ for 2023

Church leaders may be surprised how few people need to join your chuch in order to be a missional “success” this year.

Grants strengthen ethnic local churches

Grants up to $10,000 are available from Discipleship Ministries to support the ethnic local church, and the deadline for applying is September 10, 2022.

Be an agent of God’s love and light

Public policy, says Sonya Luna, is not about politics. It’s about sharing God’s love with those who are suffering.

Earth Day resources for creation care

Discipleship Ministries provides resources for the observance of Earth Day and ongoing efforts at environmental stewardship.

Gospel on the ground during COVID

Jesus has continued to move among United Methodists during the COVID era and Michigan’s laity have taken his message “just where people are” since March of 2020.

God’s love lives at Urban youth camp

After a virtual experience in 2020, 18 youth enjoyed coming together in-person, August 1-6, at Michindoh Retreat Center. The theme of the 12th annual Urban Youth Camp was “New Beginnings.”

Christian Ed Sunday coming Aug. 22

Gifts to the annual Christian Education Sunday offering are used to provide mini-grants supporting faith formation efforts in local churches across Michigan.