Tag: Effective
Retreats offer ‘soul time’
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March 25-27 marks the first of three Courage to Lead Retreats. Michigan Conference clergy have an opportunity to renew their calling.
Summoning the Courage to Lead
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In the face of upheavals in the church and in the nation, The Michigan Conference Office of Clergy Excellence is hosting three Courage to Lead retreats.
AC members learn about leadership
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Bishop David Bard called the church a “greenhouse” in his opening sermon on May 30. Seeds of leadership continued to be planted throughout the course of the 2019 Annual Conference.
AC 2019 focuses on leadership
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The theme of the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference is Bold and Effective Leadership. Four women will preach, teach, and witness to bring the theme to life.