Tag: Outreach
New models for ministry
Jesus said, “Go Go therefore Go therefore and make Go therefore and make disciples Go therefore and make disciples of all Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, …”… Continue Reading New models for ministry
Welcoming the refugee
SAMANTHA TIDBALL MinistryMatters.com This past September the body of a Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi, was washed up on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This horrific image put the Syrian… Continue Reading Welcoming the refugee
Water filters for Flint
A recent headline from mlive read, “Water troubles everywhere.” Listing various problems stretching from Mackinaw City to Toledo, the news agency spoke of the critical situation in Flint.
Explore multi-site ministry
Three pastors from the West Michigan Conference are among the presenters at the Church Multiplication Conference held in Southfield, MI, November 11-13.
A culture of YES
Bishop Robert Schnase is the leader of the Missouri Annual Conference. He encourages churches to reach new people by creating a permission-giving environment.
“Our kids”
REV. MELANIE CAREY Clergy Assistant to the Bishop A few weeks ago, I shared a devotion with the Michigan Area Committee on Episcopacy about the current state of our children… Continue Reading “Our kids”
Cornerstone among fastest growing
Outreach Magazine recently published its ranking of fastest growing churches in the U.S. Two United Methodist Churches– Cornerstone UMC in Caledonia, MI and Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, SD–made the list.
Gospel and game night
A man who has sponsored six years of “Game Nights” shares the value of tabletop gaming.
Hispanic Heritage month begins
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed in the United States from September 15 – October 15, celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanic Americans. Resonating a strong commitment to family,… Continue Reading Hispanic Heritage month begins
Coming to your TV
RETHINK CHURCH has launched its “Education – Church Can Happen Anywhere” national advertising campaign, running now until September 13 for Back to School.