Tag: Mission

Clergy talk about self care

Annual conferences support clergy as they adapt to the health crisis by offering programs that help avert burnout. This care takes many forms.

He walks for Jesus and UMCOR

He lives in Virginia but walks the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. Jimmy Dillon embraces his calling to go into the wilderness and bring awareness to UMCOR.

Serving faithfully for 200 years

Effective mission crosses boundaries. That’s a keynote of the new book, Methodist mission at 200. Readers are encouraged to carry Christ’s love into a third century. 

Doing our best for God

The fourth in a series of reflections on life and faith during the COVID-19 era by District Superintendents of The Michigan Conference. The Rev. LuAnn Rourke shares how God and… Continue Reading Doing our best for God

It’s always time for tech talk

This REACH Resources Facebook event, Digital Christians, deals with tech specs as well as the challenges and opportunities of doing ministry and mission online.

Start 2021 with financial health

Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship and Generosity for Discipleship Ministries, thinks “beyond the budget and checkbook” for a healthy start to 2021.

Michigan districts celebrate jubilee

The Boards of Mission in the districts of The Michigan Conference are supporting new ministry initiatives thanks to actions taken by the 2018 Annual Conference. Superintendents’ Dowry Reports have details.

UMW rock despite COVID-19

Women of the district and conference UMW connected through ZOOM in 2020 to get their annual celebrations and business done.

Tips that increase online giving

Security, consistency, framing, and celebration are some key talking points for encouraging and increasing online giving says Pastor Jeremy Steele.

Words from the workshop

The Rev. Benton Heisler calls pondering life alone with God in your favorite workshop a home improvement project. “We are living in that tension of the Kingdom of God being… Continue Reading Words from the workshop