Tag: Elder
God knew I needed time
Rev. Michael Vollmer continues our series of articles from our newest ordinands by reflecting on God’s persistent and patient call on his life and ministry.
Trying to outrun God
To begin a series of articles highlighting call stories from our newest ordinands, Rev. Susan Hitts speaks candidly about how she has balanced her two primary life roles as mother… Continue Reading Trying to outrun God
50 years a Traveling Preacher
The Rev. John Harnish talks about his experience as an ordained elder and shares six trends in the United Methodist appointive system emerging over the past 50 years.
God’s gift of a second career
The third in a series, “For such a time as this.” Pastor Leslee Fritz talks about the joys of ministry as a second career.
Hearing God’s voice where you are
The second in a series, “For such a time as this.” Newly commissioned Deacon LuAnne Hook and Elder Nicholas Bonsky talk about what life is like after hearing God’s call.
Time to give your best
This is the first article in a new series, “For a time such as this.” The theme is based on Rev. Jennie Browne’s sermon at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference.
Global Clergywomen Gathering Aug. 29-31, 2016
A celebration of 60 years of full clergy rights for women will take place in Houston, TX.