Tag: Greater Southwest District
What are you thankful for?

Rev. Dean Prentiss, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, asks us to pause and give thanks to God for all that we’ve been given.
Prentiss begins work as new DS

As superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, Rev. Dean Prentiss is excited about focusing on new opportunities to share Christ’s love and meet present needs.
Ministry to migrant communities grows

A new church start focused on the Latinx community is bringing God’s love to many families and children in the Greater Southwest District.
Dwayne Bagley
From: Greater Southwest District, District Superintendent … To: Transitional Leave – ¶353.2c. This ministry transition begins July 1, 2024.
Will we go to where the people are?

Rev. Dwayne Bagley, superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, illustrates how churches in his district are compelled to take the gospel into their communities.
Prentiss appointed as new DS

Bishop David Bard announces the appointment of the Rev. Dean Prentiss as the next superintendent of the Greater Southwest District, effective July 1, 2024.
Greater Southwest District Summer Lay Servant Course

Courses are free – order your own book and bring a sack lunch. You must attend all sessions to earn credit for the course. Courses with fewer than 5 people… Continue Reading Greater Southwest District Summer Lay Servant Course
Ryan Low Edwardson
From: Northern Skies District — Escanaba: First/Bark River UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Coloma UMC. This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2022.
Elise Low Edwardson
From: Northern Skies District — Escanaba: Central UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Stevensville UMC. This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2022.
Julie Kline
From: Greater Southwest District — Kalamazoo: First UMC, Associate Pastor To: Greater Southwest District — Kalamazoo: First UMC, Senior Pastor. This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2020.