Tag: Leadership

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.

Keep your new appointment on track

The first 90 days of a new appointment are crucial. Here are eight tips for a healthy start.

Positively urgent

Tired of doom and gloom? Check out this article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

Profile in leadership

Meet the Rev. Benton Heisler, newly named Director of Connectional Ministry for the Michigan Conference.

5 leadership lessons

Lovett H. Weems, Jr. outlines how his leadership was influenced by others in this Leading Ideas feature.

Knowing the next generation

Rev. Frank Powell encourages churches to understand rather than stigmatize Millennials.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

From photos to prayers to food, learn what gifts — and actions — mean the most to pastors.

Directed by the Spirit

The “Director Model” of new Michigan Conference is designed for vision-keeping.

Teaching videos online

Videos of Rev. Susan Beaumont’s two teaching sessions are now available to view.

Changing pastors? It’s okay!

The District Superintendent calls … “Your pastor is leaving.” What do you do next?