‘Unfinished business’ from AC 2019

Home from Annual Conference, Bishop David Bard speaks on actions taken at the 2019 session and reflects on what is yet unfinished as United Methodists move forward toward the 2020… Continue Reading ‘Unfinished business’ from AC 2019

Planning new directions for the UMC

Twelve United Methodists from Michigan participated in the UMCNext gathering in Kansas City, exploring possible new directions for The United Methodist Church. 

The future is in our hands

Hands and hearts will be shaping the future of The UMC. Benton Heisler explains an important action to be taken at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference meeting May 30-June 1.

Denomination’s future under discussion

Conversations about the future of The UMC are quietly occurring among leaders after General Conference underscored deep divisions over homosexuality. 

With GC 2019 over, it’s time to wait

  GC 2019 ended days ago. Now the people of The United Methodist Church are invited to pause and reflect on how the movement continues. 

Feelings ran high on Tuesday of GC2019

Michigan delegates and observers came together on Tuesday, a day of momentous decision, with a variety of emotions. For some it was the Fourth of July, for others Good Friday. 

About knowing God’s will

Reflecting on the experiences of his life and ministry, Rev. Jack Harnish ponders the complexities of knowing the divine will.

Top ten leadership competencies

What does it take to be a principled, Christian leader? What do strong leaders in the church need to be successful in 2019 and beyond?

From Vietnam to great church buildings

In his September blog, the Rev. John Boley engages in a “dialogue between the past and the present” while addressing God’s people in an historic church.

7 preaching shifts happening right now

Consultant Carey Nieuwhof  observes while today’s culture is changing, many preachers are using a method that’s been around for centuries.