Category: Leadership
District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Voting Items: 2022 Budget >>>2022 Leadership Nominations >>> District Conference will be Saturday, August 28th from 9:30ish to 2:00ish at Swan Valley United Methodist Church, 9265 Geddes Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. We will be trying something very new and different. With being apart for so long, we want to focus on families and building relationships,… Continue Reading District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Your Church’s Fall 2021 Growth Opportunity (Why It’s A Season Of Hope…)
Pastor and leaders, It’s not yet the end of July, but we are all beginning to look forward to the fall and the startup of a new season of worship of and service to our Lord Jesus. In the following post I received from Carrey Neiuwhof he actually shares a post by Rich Birch highlighting the opportunities… Continue Reading Your Church’s Fall 2021 Growth Opportunity (Why It’s A Season Of Hope…)
Achievement in Leadership Award
Nominations are open until August 9, 2021 Central Bay is looking to honor the excellent leadership within our district. Who do you know that has shown true leadership in ministry, missions or the community this past year? We are now accepting nominations of a superior leader within the district for a new award that will… Continue Reading Achievement in Leadership Award
NEW ADDRESS!
Central Bay District is moving things around! A year ago, when everyone was asked to stay home and work if possible, the Central Bay District did just that. It was challenging, but we all figured out the best ways to get the work done and came up with some creative ways to continue being connected… Continue Reading NEW ADDRESS!
This Isn’t Comfortable
We are living through the most extraordinary of Ordinary Times. We are tired. We are weary. And yet there is still much work to be done. As of January of this year, I happily assumed the role of Youth Leader for our Central Bay District. Through that role and other volunteer opportunities with our district,… Continue Reading This Isn’t Comfortable
Post-Pandemic Webinar Series
As we are emerging into the post-pandemic world, we have opportunities to imagine and re-imagine ministry. On this page you will find: Information about a webinar series that highlights faith formation – including designing hybrid faith formation, building community, Christian living, and ages/stages ministry and the registration link. Resources for post-pandemic ministry focusing on leadership, faith… Continue Reading Post-Pandemic Webinar Series
The Recovery Continues
Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you?Or thirsty and give you something to drink?Or a stranger and show you hospitality?Or naked and give you clothing?When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of… Continue Reading The Recovery Continues
Children’s Ministry & Faith Formation Updates
A couple of updates from Children’s Initiatives: May e-newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/michiganumc.org/may21-childrens-ministry-e-newsletter (includes upcoming Zooms, information about VBS, Pentecost, and more) Summer of Kindness Resource for families: a downloadable pdf with Bible stories, wondering questions, prayer, activities, as well as digital playlists are available here: https://michiganumc.org/2021-summer-of-kindness/ Discipleship Mini-Grants are available. More information is available here: https://michiganumc.org/grantscesunday/ The application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxY_HYeEtNF5WsXVj0j6YdOOOuCfI4NoUBxZTVBKZVYP4WuA/viewform… Continue Reading Children’s Ministry & Faith Formation Updates
THE GATHERING, A UNITED METHODIST MISSION CONGREGATION SEEKING GOD’S MISSION AND VISION FOR TOMORROW
Harrison Michigan is about to experience the touch of God’s hand in a fresh new way. The Gathering, a United Methodist Mission Congregation, under the leadership of Pastor Ray McClintic has begun the process of bringing new life into local mission and outreach. The Vision Team is participating in the Church Unique Vision Frame process.… Continue Reading THE GATHERING, A UNITED METHODIST MISSION CONGREGATION SEEKING GOD’S MISSION AND VISION FOR TOMORROW
Spotlight on West Branch GAP Program
Our Parking Lot Ministry offers families in line for food truck distributions, regardless of the weather, an opportunity to use their waiting time to explore God’s message with packets of Sunday school type materials. Volunteers produce, package and distribute the packets directly to the cars as the families wait for their food boxes. Any child… Continue Reading Spotlight on West Branch GAP Program