Clergy and Candidacy Mentor Training
4/26/2013
to 5/24/2013
The West Michigan Conference Board of Ordained Ministry will conduct both clergy and candidacy mentor training to qualified clergy members (see, BOD, para. 349) on Wednesday, May 29, 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the Fine Arts Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids. Those who have received clergy mentor training do not need to be retrained but candidacy mentors do need to be retrained once every four years in order to continue in a mentoring relationship. Candidacy mentors may continue as a clergy...NOMADS
5/28/2013
to 6/1/2013
The NOMADS (Nomads on a Mission in Active Divine Service) reunion/work project will be held at Albright UMC Camp in Reed City from May 28 to June 1. For more information on the NOMADS, go to www.nomadsumc.org or about the project email Joan and Gary Melvin at gjmelvin08@gmail.com...Annual Conference 2013
5/29/2013
to 6/1/2013
...Retired Clergy and Spouses Dinner
5/30/2013
to 5/30/2013
Clark Retirement Community Dining Room, 1551 Franklin St. Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...Asbury Theological Seminary Luncheon
5/31/2013
to 5/31/2013
You are invited to attend the Annual Conference Gathering of Alumni and Friends for Executive Box Lunch, Friday, May 31, 2013 in the Commons Knollcrest Room. Please register and pay for this Special Lunch option as you register to attend Annual Conference.
...United Theological Seminary Luncheon
5/31/2013
to 5/31/2013
Join staff, students and alumni/ae from United Theological Seminary for an exciting update and lunch during annual conference on Friday, May 31 in the Commons Uppercrust dining area. After going through the regular serving line please join us in our private dining area. Contact Karen Seiter for more information: Office 937-529-2281or kqseiter@united.edu....Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity
6/7/2013
to 6/7/2013
Methodist Theological School in Ohio and the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for church leaders to learn and implement the best faith-based fundraising practices available today.
In partnership with the Lake Institute, MTSO is hosting a seminar, “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity,” on three Fridays spread over four months: May 3, June 7 and Sept. 13. The nonprofit Lake Institute, a program of the nationally renowned Center...Bishop's Day on the District
6/12/2013
to 6/12/2013
On Wednesday, June 12, Bishop Deb Kiesey will be visiting two locations on the Kalamazoo District. This will be a great opportunity for clergy and laity to meet the Bishop and share about their ministry.
The westside location will be Lighthouse Ministries of Benton Harbor (275 Pipestone St) at 9:30 am. Hear exciting news about what’s happening at Lighthouse Ministries and Water’s Edge UMC. Refreshments will be provided. The eastside location will be Lawton St. Paul’s UMC...Annual Lake Michigan Camp Classic
6/15/2013
to 6/15/2013
Cedar Chase Golf Club
7551 17 Mile Road NE
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
Registration: 7:30 a.m. and Shotgun Start: 8:30 a.m.
4 Person Scramble
$75.00 Per Player
Includes: Golf Package, Range Balls, & Dinner
For more information and registration please contact Brian Michael at 616-893-2150, or email Brian.Michael@kentwoodps.org
All proceeds will go to Lake Michigan United Methodist Youth Camps....Volunteers In Mission - Mission Discovery team to Nova Almeida, Brazil
7/13/2013
to 7/22/2013
Revs. Cara and Matt Weiler will be leading a North Central Jurisdiction Volunteers In Mission - Mission Discovery team to Nova Almeida, Brazil, July 13-22, 2013. Applications are now being accepted to join this team - focused on youth and young adults (16+) to engage in mission and leadership development. Participants will work alongside youth and young adults from Brazil to work on construction and building projects of the local Methodist campgrounds while also engaging the children of the...Christian Athletic Camp in July
7/14/2013
to 7/20/2013
Christian Athletic Camp (CAC) is a one-week camp sponsored by the youth councils of the Indiana and West Michigan Conferences of the United Methodist Church. In its 42nd year, CAC blends the elements of vigorous physical training, skill development, and spiritual growth. This year's camp is scheduled for July 14-20, 2013, at Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia, Michigan. Cost is $300. For more details and to register, please visit www.christianathleticcamp.com...School for Pastoral Ministry 2013
8/20/2013
to 8/22/2013
School for Pastoral Ministry 2013
August 20-22, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI.
This year's School for Pastoral Ministry features Rudy Rasmus and Chris Momany.
Rudy Rasmus, known as Pastor Rudy to his congregation, is an emergent messenger and co-pastor with his wife Juanita at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. He is the author of the newly released book, Touch, Pressing Against the Wounds of a Broken World. He began the church in 1992 with only nine...Creating Congregational Culturals of Generosity
9/13/2013
to 9/13/2013
5/3/2013
Methodist Theological School in Ohio and the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for church leaders to learn and implement the best faith-based fundraising practices available today.
In partnership with the Lake Institute, MTSO is hosting a seminar, “Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity,” on three Fridays spread over four months: May 3, June 7 and Sept. 13. The nonprofit Lake Institute, a program of the...The 38th Annual Circuit Rider Town & Country Retreat
11/6/2013
to 11/8/2013
For Detroit and West Michigan Annual Conferences small church pastors and spouses.
This year’s guest speaker is Bishop Deborah Kiesey. The retreat is being held in West Branch at the Quality Inn on Wednesday – Friday, November 6,7,8, 2013. Our topic this year is “Life in the glass bowl – setting boundaries and managing privacy”. Watch for opportunities to register soon....