Tag: Mission
Mission and love drive generous giving
These Michigan congregations have seen an increase in giving during the pandemic. The Rev. David Bell, Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, talks about drivers of generous… Continue Reading Mission and love drive generous giving
JFON-MI ‘still standing’ with neighbors
Justice For Our Neighbors-Kalamazoo is still standing with their clients, safely and effectively, during the threat of the health crisis.
UMs show church is not a building
Both bishop and governor have encouraged Michiganders to stay-at-home. We are finding that church really does happen outside the building.
This time of change
While the UMC faces a time of change, UMW commits to keep needs of women and children front and center.
Take time to live our mission
United Methodists have a mission statement but do they have the time and the understanding to take disciple-making and world-transforming seriously? Glenn Wagner says, “Yes!”
EngageMI Challenge continues
We are now entering the final week of the 3-week EngageMI Fundraising Challenge. There’s still time, before November 1, to give gifts that will change lives and build healthy community… Continue Reading EngageMI Challenge continues
When autumn leaves start to fall
Michigan trees are ablaze with colored leaves. Soon those leaves will be on the ground. Here’s an idea that helps make clean-up holy.
Summer UMVIM not just for kids!
The UMVIM placement may be Costa Rica or Detroit or a site near or far away. Jeanette Harris encourages persons of all ages to be in mission as ambassadors of… Continue Reading Summer UMVIM not just for kids!
Ministry Shares connect us in mission
A new staffing model launched in The Michigan Conference one year ago. Ministry Shares help staff support churches in making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Ready to partner with EngageMI in 2020?
It’s fall so it is time to get ready for a new year of mission. EngageMI helps mission leaders raise awareness, give dollars and put hands to work with neighbors.