Tag: West Michigan Conference
Michigan hosts satellite training
June 17, 2015—This year, the School of Congregational Development (SCD) will host two new satellite broadcasts during its upcoming SCD 2015 “Crossroads” event in Indianapolis, August 13-16, 2015. The conference,… Continue Reading Michigan hosts satellite training
Balance security and hospitality
The Rev. Wynston Dixon pastors Braden United Methodist Church in Toledo, Ohio. They hosted a June 24 prayer vigil in response to the shootings at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church… Continue Reading Balance security and hospitality
Sowing seeds for Liberia’s future
KATHY L. GILBERT United Methodist News Service Nyamah Dunbar’s calling to feed the people in her native land of Liberia collided with the worst outbreak of Ebola in history. “Ebola, for… Continue Reading Sowing seeds for Liberia’s future
Conference videos available now
Relive Adam Hamilton’s three Teaching Sessions, the Rev. Nohemi Ramirez and the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs preaching, and More! Video links of the West Michigan Annual Conference sessions are… Continue Reading Conference videos available now
A heart that burns for the Lord
Wisdom and a warm smile have been at the center of his ministry for the past 43 years. Now the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs enters into retirement and new opportunities to… Continue Reading A heart that burns for the Lord
UM Bishop salutes slain pastor
South Carolina United Methodist Bishop L. Jonathan Holston shakes hands with President Obama at the June 26 memorial service for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, killed with eight others at Emanuel… Continue Reading UM Bishop salutes slain pastor
Help seniors get hands on tech
TRICIA BROWN United Methodist Communications Many older adults are still skeptical about the practical applications or benefits of technology. Some may need assistance to learn how to use digital devices and… Continue Reading Help seniors get hands on tech
Bishops respond to Court decision
Conducting a same-gender wedding ceremony currently violates the law of The United Methodist Church. But in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on June 26, that legalized same-sex civil… Continue Reading Bishops respond to Court decision
Survey reports state of clergy health
Glenview, IL—The Center for Health of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBPHB) has released the 2015 Clergy Health Survey Report with results of its United Methodist Church… Continue Reading Survey reports state of clergy health
Olsen, Susan
Rev. Susan Olsen, 68, died Saturday, June 27, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Robert Olsen. Rev. Olsen served in the following appointments in the West Michigan Conference: Hesperia/Ferry… Continue Reading Olsen, Susan