Coaching culture grows in Michigan

The Michigan Conference’s lead coach, Naomi Garcia, explains the history of this significant initiative to develop a culture of coaching that is informative, transformative, and action-driven.

Coaching is like knitting

Coaching can be hard to describe. Naomi Garcia suggests that knitting–making and connecting loops into something attractive and useful–is similar to the coaching experience.

PAPA’s Ministries active in Haiti

PAPA’s Ministries, with the help of the Rev. Lamartiniere Lucien and David Draeger, is sponsoring educational seminars in partnership with the Methodist Church of Haiti.

Liberian women rise above COVID

UMW in Liberia is training women to make soaps and sanitary pads to generate income and provide needed products in rural villages. 

Great training opportunities ahead

Coach training and the Readiness to Launch network are two excellent online offerings from the conference office of Congregational Vibrancy. Sign up now! 

Travel a new road with coach training

Step up your effectiveness as a leader and help others do the same. Basic Coach Training is your road to fresh insights and new action.

Learn to be a grassroots advocate

Learn how to be an effective advocate for peace and justice in this two-hour online workshops scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 from 6-8 pm. 

Pastoral leadership with range

Rev. John Boley considers the training styles of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. He suggests pastors could use both examples to increase their range.

Value of coaching explained

High-quality coaching is coming to the Michigan Conference. A 16-week online training experience begins in October. Here’s how you can benefit.

Become unstuck through coaching

Coaching can turn obstacles into opportunities and frustrations into goals. The  first of two tiers of training launches this October. Be among the first to register.