Write a big, bold vision for your church

What is your congregation passionate about? What’s your purpose? Sonya Luna encourages churches to answer these questions by creating a vision board to see this dream come to life.

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.

Your plan or God’s plan?

As she graduates from college and prepares for the next phase of her journey, Madison Myers asks, “Do you believe there’s a plan for your life?”

Anti-Bias Anti-Racism moves forward

The Michigan Conference, districts, and congregations will be aided on the journey to the Beloved Community by the Bishop’s Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Working Group.

Albion president looks toward retirement

Dr. Mauri Ditzler, president of Albion College, has spent six years connecting the school with the community and The UMC.

Fall is in the air!

In this month’s edition of HomeWords Bound, the Rev. Benton Heisler, the Michigan Conference Director of Connectional Ministry, celebrates fall and a new season of faithful teamwork and fruitful ministry.