EngageMI invites projects to apply

  EngageMI is looking ahead to the next year in ministry and mission. March 11 is the deadline for conference projects to apply for inclusion in the 2020 EngageMI guidebook.

What UMC budget cuts mean for ministry

UMC general agencies are looking at what a planned budget cut of more than 20% will mean for their work, their staff and the people they serve.

Pointing up

A story from the desert southwest gives one retired woman renewed sense of purpose and direction for ministry to others.

CT considers new US structure

The Connectional Table considers a new structure that would allow the denomination to address matters that deal exclusively with United Methodists in the U.S.

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.

7 preaching shifts happening right now

Consultant Carey Nieuwhof  observes while today’s culture is changing, many preachers are using a method that’s been around for centuries. 

How does 2019 affect a local church?

A member of the Commission on A Way Forward says of the 2019 General Conference, “There’s a lot at stake.”

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.

Lessons from a snowball fight

The Rev. Benton Heisler finds spiritual meaning in his life-long practice of throwing things.