Board of Directors Listening Event
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Hamburg) 7701 M-36, Whitmore Lake, MI, United StatesThe Michigan District Board of Directors is hosting a Listening Event for the Metro West Region on Monday, May 22, at St. Paul, Hamburg (Whitmore Lake). Pastors, church workers, church leaders, and laity are all welcome to attend. The Board seeks input in the following areas: What should the Board know about ministry in this […]
Intentional Interim Ministry Conference 2023
Michindoh Conference Center 4545 E. Bacon Rd., Hillsdale, MI, United StatesIntentional Interim (Transitional) Ministry invites its practitioners to be well versed in and make skillful use/application of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) in the observation, evaluation, and description of the health or ill-health affecting the life and mission of the Christian congregation to which they have been called. While such diagnosis cannot cause healing, God […]
Junior High Youth Gathering 2023
Bavarian Inn Lodge 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI, United States“I’m not fast enough.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m not pretty enough.” “I’m not good enough.” These are common thoughts that attack us at many stages of life, but the sad fact is they’re correct! As sinful creatures, we’ll never be fast enough to keep up with all the demands of life; we’ll never be smart […]
Community Worship Network Gathering
Concordia University Ann Arbor 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesLooking for new ways to plan for worship? Feeling pressure to utilize other media resources in worship and/or to use gear and technology already at your church? Struggling with finding new ways to introduce a hymn or song for worship? You are invited to attend the Community Worship Network gathering on June 9 for encouragement, […]
Senior High Youth Gathering 2023
Mission Point Resort One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesOur communities, schools, and churches are filled with kids who are searching for HOPE and desperately craving for an anchor in this anxiety-stricken culture. Under the theme Anchored in Hope, based on Romans 5:1–8, students will be challenged to grow in their faith so that, when faced with difficulties, they will persevere and develop […]
Church Worker Wellness Conference
St. Luke Lutheran Church & School 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett, MI, United StatesConcordia Plans, in partnership with CEF and the Michigan District, is providing a free, one-day workshop for active church workers (spouses are also welcome to attend!) to hear pertinent information about your CPS financial benefits (e.g., pension, 403(b), how to support your overall financial wellness), and ways to improve your physical and mental health. Lunch […]
Cultural IQ Workshop
Bethany Lutheran Church 11475 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI, United StatesCultural IQ is the level of social and cultural intelligence of a servant leader in the Kingdom of God. It identifies and develops four areas of human engagement so that individuals may effectively interact with the emerging global community with awareness, humility, and a transformed mindset to influence people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. […]
Higgins Lake Principals Conference 2023
Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center 104 Conservation Dr, Roscommon, MI, United StatesHiggins Lake Conference … the highlight of the summer! Dr. Brad Alles is our keynote, and he is going to dazzle us with a few presentations to challenge and equip us in our roles as school leaders. As always, the agenda is packed full of fellowship, collaboration, sunshine, learning, and fun. You can download the […]
Community Worship Network Gathering – Kalamazoo – POSTPONED
Zion Lutheran Church 2122 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThis gathering has been postponed to September 30, 2023 at St. Lorenz Frankenmuth. Sept. 30th Event Page. Our hope is built on Jesus Christ alone! May this hope drive and compel us to live in our communities daily sharing Jesus’ love with everyone. We praise God in our daily worship for these opportunities! At this […]