Past Events

Our New Church Worker Conference is for all rostered workers (non-teachers) new to the District: pastors and special ministry positions. 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 whatever questions or concerns […]

This conference is for Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District, VPs, District Staff, and select invitees. We will be looking at the book "Coming to Faith Through Dawkins" by Dennis Alexander. You can purchase this book via Amazon or your favorite bookstore.

Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM) The “Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry” conference is designed for those who are considering TIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory conference, commitment to this ministry, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Transitional Interim Pastor. There is […]

“We are thriving, yet, we are dying.” Those words were spoken to describe the stock market. They are also a profound descriptor of many local churches in 2025. Rather than treading water, or continuing the trend, we can adjust our activity to operate more efficiently so that we can be about the mission of Jesus. […]

Every Sunday you faithfully undertake the sacred calling of “proclaiming boldly the mystery of the Gospel” (Eph. 6:19). Does it feel like people are listening? Every prophet and preacher faces difficult soil—hard and distracted hearts. Let us learn from Elijah to preach boldly and trust God’s Word. Come receive encouragement for your calling, insight into […]

How do we prepare our congregation/community to engage in a culture that says there is no truth, their identity is bound in their race, class, and gender, and their purpose is to fight the oppressors? Come to the conference and gain insight as to why this has occurred and how to shape the path forward.