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New Kalamazoo DS

JANUARY 11, 2016; LANSING MI —  Today, Bishop Deborah Kiesey announced that Rev. Dwayne Bagley will serve as the new District Superintendent for the Kalamazoo District, effective July 1, 2016. 

Embracing confusion in 2016

LAURIE HALLER Senior Pastor, Birmingham 1st UMC Our seven-year-old grandson, Ezra, thrives on routine.

The importance of the local church

Last week, it was announced that effective July 1, 2016 The Rev. John Boley will begin serving as the new Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for the Michigan Area and… Continue Reading The importance of the local church

A life that made headlines

Eight United Methodist bishops, friends and colleagues gathered at Ann Arbor First United Methodist Church on December 12 to remember and honor the life of Bishop Jesse DeWitt. Speakers celebrated DeWitt’s… Continue Reading A life that made headlines

New Assistant to Bishop

Rev. John Boley

DECEMBER 10, 2015; LANSING MI:  Today, Bishop Deborah Kiesey announced that Rev. John W. Boley will serve as the new Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for the Michigan Area, effective… Continue Reading New Assistant to Bishop

Make recruitment fun

TRICIA BROWN United Methodist Communications The minority of the people do the majority of the work. Unfortunately, that is a statement of fact for many churches, and one that can… Continue Reading Make recruitment fun

5 steps to a great small group

CLAY MORGAN United Methodist Communication Since the first followers of Jesus began meeting in houses, small groups of people who meet regularly have reinforced relationships and strengthened the church. Stepping… Continue Reading 5 steps to a great small group

Bishops take long view

The United Methodist Council of Bishops is meeting this week at Lake Junaluska Retreat Center in North Carolina. Guest teacher is the Rev. Dr. Greg Jones.

Hispanic Academy for Michigan

United Theological Seminary’s online Hispanic Christian Academy (HCA) is extending its ministry to students in Michigan and Georgia.

Local Pastors on the rise

SAM HODGES United Methodist News Service Local pastors — non-ordained, and in most cases without a seminary degree — are growing in number and taking on more roles in The… Continue Reading Local Pastors on the rise