Tag: Ministry
Connecting to do more
The global connection of The United Methodist Church helps inform and inspire generous giving.
Choosing ‘bold over cool’
The pastor shares how a church claimed their “congregational DNA.”
Snapshots of Vitality 2
Seen on Facebook. Here’s an album of awesome things happening among the faithful in the Michigan Area.
Does your church have barking dogs?
Lee Kricher, pastor of Amplify Church in Pittsburgh, says every church has things that distract from their mission.
Ready for God’s spark?
God sparks innovations, but only on God’s terms, and those terms usually involve disruption.
Death for announcements
Stop boring your congregation with announcements and inspire them with “next steps.”
Blessing goes to barns
ST. JOHNS, Michigan (MIC) The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. Sounds like Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, doesn’t it? Well, it was Ash Wednesday in mid-Michigan. Ellen Zienert, pastor of… Continue Reading Blessing goes to barns
Chicks Know Church
CHARMAINE ROBLEDO Mountain Sky Area UMC In response to the popular “Chuck Knows Church,” four United Methodist clergywomen in the Yellowstone Annual Conference have come together to offer “Chicks Know… Continue Reading Chicks Know Church
Meet Michigan transformers
KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area Seeking revitalization in the New Year? The Michigan Area introduces the Trinity of Transformation … three staff members who are ready to assist churches… Continue Reading Meet Michigan transformers
Partners in ministry
KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area Local pastors on the rise is a trend here in the Michigan Area and the theme of a recent 10-part series published by the… Continue Reading Partners in ministry