“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.
Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. Beyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry, you will spend […]
Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. Beyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry, you will spend […]
The Michigan District Board of Directors (BOD) is pleased to facilitate a Listening and Synergy event for the Metro East Region. In an ongoing effort to connect more effectively with our congregations, the BOD has been inviting congregation members to get to know the Board and understand its function. Past events have presented information about […]
Join Patti Jacques, Executive Director of Gifts For All God’s Children, as she leads participants on a one-day guided bus tour of impactful ministries serving the Detroit area. The itinerary includes visits to several ministries actively making a difference, such as: Good News Gang Camp Restore Detroit POBLO Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries LifeBUILDERS Family of […]
If you have a heart to help friends and neighbors in your community but you don’t know what to say or do, join Faith, Grand Blanc and Lutheran Church Charities to discover how to become a spiritual first responder as you learn Spiritual First Aid™, a simple, biblically based framework for crisis care. The workshop, […]
You are invited to join us for the CrossPointe Center for the Trades Open House. This free event offers the opportunity to tour a world-class facility and learn more about this exciting venture. CrossPointe Center for the Trades is a vocational school developed by the Michigan District in partnership with the established Southeast Michigan Construction […]
