Reconciliation—a word, a concept, a process!? The world certainly has its own idea of what it means to be reconciled. Even in Christian circles we often carry this worldview baggage with us, conflating it with God’s Word, trying to come up with our own way of repairing relationships. We may start thinking that reconciliation is […]

This event has been cancelled. Join us at the next Community Worship Network Gathering on Saturday, September 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc. This gathering will feature church musicians John and Claudia Boonenberg. Claudia will lead sessions on various topics related to basic vocal fundamentals for lead vocalists and John will lead sessions […]

Our New Church Worker Conference is for all rostered workers new to the District: pastors, DCE's, worship arts directors, family life directors, and deaconesses. This will serve as your orientation to the District. We will introduce you to the staff and to the direction of ministry in the District. Maybe most importantly, we will answer […]

The Discernment Conference has been cancelled. Introduction to IIM Ministry The “Introduction to Intentional Interim Ministry” workshop is designed for those that are considering IIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory workshop, commitment to this ministry, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Intentional […]

The Advantage (and Adventure) of Next Step Discipleship in Times of Transition In Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM) we often speak about the “in-between time” as “prime time for renewal” for congregational systems. However, one of the realities of a “stuck system” is an aversion to the curiosity, experimentation, and sense of adventure necessary for healthy […]

The world wants you to think that, unless you achieve one great thing—land the perfect job, find your soul mate, check every box on your bucket list, or find your “capital C” calling—you have failed. Join us as Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger leads us to the assurance that God is at work in and through […]