Top 10 news stories of 2023

The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year.

Making all things new

Bishop David Bard asks how we might see this new year as an opportunity to focus forward and to reaffirm that God is working to make all things new.

Write a big, bold vision for your church

What is your congregation passionate about? What’s your purpose? Sonya Luna encourages churches to answer these questions by creating a vision board to see this dream come to life.

It’s time to set a ‘souls goal’ for 2023

Church leaders may be surprised how few people need to join your chuch in order to be a missional “success” this year.

Keep moving with new rhythm in the new year

Though 2022 is not starting as the “new new year we were hoping for,” Bishop David Bard encourages Michigan United Methodists to “keep moving” in the direction of God’s grace.

Promises for the New Year

Leaders from the Greater Detroit District take a look back at 2020 and share hope for the New Year found in the promises of God.

Sign up for free coaching session

20 days of free coaching will be available to all pastors and laity in The Michigan Conference starting Feb. 7. Sign up and start the year refreshed.

Heritage District dialogue

At the beginning of a new year, the superintendent of the Heritage District finds ancient wisdom about community to be good counsel for Michigan disciples.

Time to renew your heart

In his latest blog “Home Words Bound,” the Rev. Benton Heisler reminds us of ten questions John Wesley asked to encourage his followers to journey toward wholeness, then and now.

The Joyful Journey

As the calendar turns, Bishop Bard looks forward to a joyful and fruitful journey in the New Year.