We have not been able to gather as a group of school leaders for quite some time, and that is a huge reason why we couldn't be more excited about a principals' conference than we are for Higgins Lake 2021. Besides the whole day spent with Ted on Tuesday, the fellowship, worship, campfire discussions, and […]
A day just for all of our favorite directors… can’t wait! We thought this year would be a perfect time to begin a new annual event that will focus just on your unique role as early childhood directors. It will be a day for fellowship and learning. We also will have quite a few things […]
The 2021 Early Childhood Conference is on! We can’t wait to gather with all of you on August 11 at Shepherd of the Lakes in Brighton. Jim Gill is our morning keynote, followed by a wide variety of sessions throughout the day. Everyone attending will go home with an ‘I Love Lutheran Schools’ t-shirt and […]
No matter what age or stage of our life, we all sense we are meant for more. St. Augustine suggested we are restless until we find our rest finally in God. Until then, we have work to do. These conversations will explore how we—who have already died the ultimate death in Baptism—can make a resurrection […]
In this time when Covid-19 restrictions have lifted and we are considering how to function in non-anxious, healthy ways, this conference will explore how you can be merciful to yourself—in your spirit, body, mind, relationships, and ministry context—as your Father is merciful to you. Because you are loved by God through Christ, come plan for […]
The Michigan District Board of Directors (BOD) is hosting four listening forums this fall. The Board would like to hear from you regarding (1) what you believe are the biggest challenges in our district right now; (2) what problems your congregation is facing right now; (3) what characteristics you think we need in the next […]
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 Interim Minister. There is a $55 […]
Serving in a variety of leadership capacities as an Intentional Interim Pastor has enough challenges as it is! However, in recent years two critical phenomena have simultaneously made congregational ministry even more challenging in this post-Christian era: the decline of the Church’s central place in community and the resultant aging and shrinking of congregations (with […]
Pastors, their families, and congregations are exhausted. This has been a time of too many challenges and too many decisions. And, yet, God remains faithful even in the hardest of times. God’s faithfulness enables and enlivens us for such a time as this. When we are exhausted, God gives us rest. When fearful, God declares, […]
