‘Praygrounds’ let children come

Two Michigan congregations featured in this month’s Interpreter Magazine.

World is our Parish

Bishop David Bard writes a pastoral letter to the Michigan Area on welcoming refugees.

Get fit together

Keeping up a fitness routine can be rough, but some United Methodist churches offer ways to stay strong.

Are you ready for 5 types of visitors?

If you want your congregations to grow, you must be willing to let your identity change as your membership does.

Guest follow-up … do it!

The worst kind of church follow-up is no follow-up at all. Get intentional today.

Meet Lucy, a Chopped Jr. Champ

Young chef, Lucy Chelton, won $10,000 and shared her winnings with her neighbors.

A Pokéstop offers some love

Here’s what happened when Valley Church in Allendale became a Pokéstop when the game first launched.

Listening to neighbors

Trinity Community Ministries in Grand Rapids is listening to neighbors and connecting them with resources.

Hayes UMC celebrates growth

Hayes UMC, Blue Water District, hosted a Blessing of the Growing Season on April 24, a VCI inspired ‘bridge event.’

Taking my toddlers to church

Freelance writer and mom-of-four, Melissa Richardson shares “10 unholy reasons” she enjoys taking Sunday outings to the church.