Tag: Jack Harnish

Leading in times of turmoil

As Esther rose up to lead in “such a time as this,” these men and women rose up in 2019 in response to God’s call to serve in a stressful… Continue Reading Leading in times of turmoil

What to fear this Halloween

As churches in communities around Michigan host Trunk or Treat events, the Rev. Jack Harnish defends the celebration of Halloween and encourages folks to look for evil where it truly… Continue Reading What to fear this Halloween

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.

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. 

A prophet for today

Not every prophet lived in Bible Times. Prophetic voices have spoken throughout the ages right up to the present day. The Rev. Jack Harnish speaks of Methodist with a voice… Continue Reading A prophet for today

Please don’t invite me to coffee hour

Every church has them but not every church makes coffee hour a welcome place for visitors. John Harnish offers comments.

Called by God to the margins

Margaret and Joel both followed God to the margins. Third in a series of stories, “Passing the Mantle,” about Michigan people called into ministry.

What do you do when God wants you?

The first in a series, Passing the Mantle. These are the stories of persons called to serve in The Michigan Conference.  The Revs. J.D. Landis and Cora Glass talk about… Continue Reading What do you do when God wants you?

Breakin’ up is hard to do

Relationships — between individuals, nations, churches, or denominations — are complex. Jack Harnish explores the difficulties United Methodists now face.

Schism or splinter?

  “There are numerous, intended or unintended, consequences of any kind of schism or splinter of The United Methodist Church,” says Rev. John Harnish.