Tag: Vision Statement
Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard returns from summer leave with reflections on discipleship and renewal, drawing on daily prayer to ask how our churches can love boldly, serve… Continue Reading Thoughts on renewal start with prayer
The case for a mid-year assessment
Rev. Dr. David S. Bell offers church leaders advice on the value of taking time this summer to conduct a mid-year assessment and make adjustments as needed.
Pause for summertime reflections
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard highlights several recent news updates and resources, including his thoughts on The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement.
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.
Re-founding Methodist movement in Michigan
Part three on Strategic Directions of The Michigan Conference. Rev. Paul Perez shares the Vision Statement behind the Strategic Directions: “re-founding a Methodist movement through new ministries in new communities.”