Tag: Laity
2020 delegate nominees introduced
Thirty-nine persons (20 clergy and 19 laity) have been nominated as delegates to the 2020 General Conference. Meet them here.
Power in the pew
Michigan Conference Lay Leader Anne Soles explores the complexities of how The United Methodist Church can make connections with today’s seekers.
Power in the pew
Michigan Conference Lay Leader Anne Soles, uses concepts from ‘This Old House’ to talk about the remodel necessary to move to a Single Board Governance model for more administrative power.
Recruit some virtual volunteers
Even when they can’t be physically present, there are people who would love to lend a hand in cyber service. Make a plan and start recruiting virtual volunteers today.
Profile in leadership
Meet Laura Witkowski, who began leadership as an Associate Director of Lay Leadership Development for The Michigan Conference on July 1, 2018. She is ready to partner with local church… Continue Reading Profile in leadership
If I had a hammer
In this “Power in the Pew” Laity Blog, Anne Soles encourages Michigan disciples to put their spiritual tools to work.
Leaders lend a hand to local churches
Conference Lay Leader, Anne Soles, encourages local church leaders to make contact with five new staff of the Michigan Conference staff in order to partner for Christ-centered ministry.
Power in the pew
This month’s laity blog considers how people and communities remain faithful in the midst of change.
Raising an Ebenezer
In this edition of, “Power in the pew,” Anne Soles describes an ongoing hunger for hope.
Laity with a passion for mission
Deaconesses and Home Missioners are laywomen and laymen called by God to a lifetime of service.