Christian discipleship is a full-time job

Inspired by Bishop Bard’s listening tour, Denny Wissinger, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, encourages local churches to challenge the laity within their congregations to dive into discipleship, the call Christ… Continue Reading Christian discipleship is a full-time job

Financial Ethics for Pastoral Leaders 

Discipleship Ministries Online Course*  with Discussion Cohort**  led by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker-Lewis  The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan invites clergy and laity to participate in a 6-session course in Financial… Continue Reading Financial Ethics for Pastoral Leaders 

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.