Category: Clergy
Ministry Shares
Checks mailed to: Central Bay DistrictPO Box 5386Saginaw, MI 48603First half due May firstSecond half due October firstTotal to be paid in full by October 31, 2023 989.793.8838 or [email protected] call or email with any questions Download the full list of 2023 Ministry Shares >>>
Interim Ministry Training
Introduction to the Art and Practice of Intentional Interim Ministry Dear Friends, In this current season within the Michigan Conference, we are finding an increasing number of churches and appointments either in need of short-term interim pastoral help or having to deal with complicated dynamics due to disaffiliation. In light of these needs, the Michigan… Continue Reading Interim Ministry Training
Clergy Retreat
Registration is Open! January 23-25, 2023 – THE CENTRAL BAY CLERGY RETREAT Available to all Clergy and those clergy serving in Retirement At Bay Shore Camp. Theme: “Enough” What is enough? Am I enough? What is your worth? Who or what determines it? What does God say about enough? … Continue Reading Clergy Retreat
Michigan Conference LSM Resources
Lay Servant Ministries is one of the significant lay leadership development programs available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples. Lay Servant ministries can be a significant component of any discipleship… Continue Reading Michigan Conference LSM Resources
Message From Your District Lay Leader
MESSAGE BEING OFFERED BY YOUR DISTRICT LAY LEADERYour District Lay Leader, Denny Wissinger, is offering to visit your church during aworship service to share his message entitled, “Role of Laity.” Included in hismessage will be:o How Lay Servant Ministry training can help equip laityo Specific roles and duties of lay leaderso Ways laity can effectively… Continue Reading Message From Your District Lay Leader
Are You a Pastor in Transition? Prepare Yourself
The first 90 days of a new appointment can help “set the stage for success or sow the seeds of trouble and potential failure,” says Michael Watkins. The first of two articles on pastoral transition. When pastors receive a new appointment, they have 90 days to prove themselves, gain credibility and start to establish positive… Continue Reading Are You a Pastor in Transition? Prepare Yourself
Youth Mission Trip 2022
REGISTER TODAY! Registration and information sheet below – submit registration to Jennifer Lane at [email protected] Get more details >>>Registration form and medical release >>>Pay via PayPal >>>
The Future of the UMC
The future of the UMC depends on the decisions made by all United Methodists. As the United Methodist Church waits to learn if a gathering of the global denomination will take place in August 2022, many are looking for answers about what may happen and the impact on their local church. The conference has assembled… Continue Reading The Future of the UMC
Clergy Retreat
February 21-23, 2022Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries450 N Miller RdSebewaing, MI 48759 Dear Pastors; You are invited to the Central Bay District Clergy Retreat on February 21, 22, and 23, at Bay Shore Camp in Sebawaing, MI The planning team has worked hard with Bay Shore Camp to provide you with a restful, educational… Continue Reading Clergy Retreat
Vibrancy Programming
November 9th – Basic Coach Training Coach Training: Basic Coach Training Starts Nov. 9th for three classes (other courses are Nov. 23 and Dec. 7): This is a starter course to “try on coaching”. Registration Link: https://michiganumc.org/basic-coach-training-registration/ Coach Training Part I: Starting Sept 15 and running weekly through December 15th 10:00am to 2:30pm est. For those with no… Continue Reading Vibrancy Programming