Category: Clergy
Message from the DS: Monarch Churches
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV The Monarch Butterfly begins its life as an egg, not much bigger than a dot, laid on the leaf of a milkweed… Continue Reading Message from the DS: Monarch Churches
2021 Transition Workshop
FOR CLERGY AND CHURCHES TRANSITIONING APPOINTMENTS April 17, 2021 Are you being sent to a new church? Is your church receiving a new pastor? Come learn and share with others how to make a healthy transition. Register now >>> Download the flyer >>>
Laity Focused Events
This Spring, MIUMC Lay Leadership Development is offering a variety of laity-focused events! They include Laity & Spirituality, Getting Unstuck and out of the box, and Rest & Renewal for laity. All three feature guest leaders and will be held on Zoom. Register for all 3 for just $15. Check out the details and register… Continue Reading Laity Focused Events
Virtual Vacation Bible Camp
Save the dates: August 9-13, 2021 Kids age preschool – 5th grade are welcome!
2021 Discipleship Mini Grants
COVID-19 continues to present opportunities for new and different ways of ministry. The discipleship grant team is pleased to offer up to 50 grants for local United Methodist Churches in Michigan. This grant is intended to provide support to local churches as they re-imagine faith formation with children, youth, and adults. Churches who received the… Continue Reading 2021 Discipleship Mini Grants
In Person Worship
Several requests have come to me, as well as other District Superintendents, asking for clarification on the Bishop’s stance regarding in person worship. As you will recall, the last communication asked that pastors and church leadership refrain from in person worship through Christmas. So, does that mean we can open up the church again? The… Continue Reading In Person Worship
2021 Youth Ministry RESET
Adult Leader Form: https://forms.gle/tEhHRRXuTXKCjP9j9Youth Leader Form: https://forms.gle/vMPqmZ2LvjCrQmSE9
DZone Lay Leader Point Persons
Dear Pastors: A new program entitled, “Central Bay District D-Zone Lay Leader Network (LLN),” is being developed jointly by the District Superintendent and the District Lay Leader. The purpose of the D-Zone LLN is to provide community, partnership, support, and encouragement among the local churches, the D-Zones, and the District. D-Zones are as vital to… Continue Reading DZone Lay Leader Point Persons
Making Disciples “Works Like Real Life”
Is discipleship a lost art or an ignored command? Discipleship as an art brings with it the idea that influencing others toward the character of Jesus is about competence and expertise. Discipleship as a command brings with it the idea of action and authority. The reality is that discipleship has facets of being an art… Continue Reading Making Disciples “Works Like Real Life”
Lay Equalization Members for AC
If you are interested in serving as a District Lay Equalization Member, you may complete and submit an attached application. It is very important that you explain on the application why you would like to serve as an Equalization Member and what you believe you could contribute to the Annual Conference. You may wish to… Continue Reading Lay Equalization Members for AC