Eastertide's impact on ministry
Experiences over 11 years time witness to how new life begins "while it is still dark."
View ArticleCreative Courage
Bishop Kiesey's Opening Worship Sermon Detroit Annual Conference 2014 Based on Exodus 1:6-22
View ArticleIt's not the stole but the soul that marks clergy worth
Licensed, commissioned, or ordained ... this month's answers to Burning Questions offers evidence of call, gifts, and fruit for ministry as the mark of all clergy worthy of respect.
View ArticleA summer sabbath
As we enter a season of sun and slow motion, Bishop Deb encourages everyone to do a little porch-sitting.
View ArticleOpen Letter to the Detroit Annual Conference
Recent Annual Conference Resolution 14 bring comments from Rev. Anderson
View ArticleTake a chance on peace
If you, like Bishop Deb, dread turning on the nightly news these days, take heart from these scripture promises she shares.
View ArticleBoxed up and on the move to Lansing
A new office ... a new assistant ... Dr. Bill is on the move toward a faithful fall.
View ArticleWhat's new with you and God this fall?
This month the Rev. Dr. Bill Dobbs turns the tables and asks an important question ... "What new thing is God doing where you are?" It's your turn to answer.
View ArticleThe unfailing love of God for all people
Our "church journey" finds healing in the historic message between God and God's people.
View ArticlePerspectives on Hope: Crossing the Continental Divide!
Are we creating divides or looking for opportunities for expanding our capacities to live in an ever changing world?
View ArticleNo sugar-coating on this "new thing"
This month's Burning Question ... "Why not use the 'm' word?" Dr. Dobbs' answer refocuses attention on the "l" word ... "listen."
View ArticleReady for what's next!
As the Rev. Dr. Bill approaches "life’s Sabbath after 42 years of ministry in The United Methodist Church," he shares his plans going forward from July 2015.
View ArticleWe can make a difference!
Sharing a personal story of victory, Bishop Deb encourages the Michigan Area to push on toward the goal to eliminate malaria.
View ArticleTime to open our minds and our mouths in fresh ways
In this month's Burning Questions, the Rev. Dr. Bill Dobbs invites pastors and laypersons to put aside skepticism about the past in order to enter into a new conversation about the future shape of the...
View ArticlePerspectives on hope: "If I were ..."
The Director of Connectional Ministries shares what he deems, "a White man's reflections on Ferguson," and calls for honest conversations on race.
View Article"God with us"
In this month's Michigan Meanderings, Bishop Deb reminds all that God is with us right here and now in the tinsel as well as in the heartache.
View ArticleTime to step out in faith
People wonder about mission ... about appointments ... impact on congregations. The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs believes the Michigan Area has opportunity for new direction and purpose.
View ArticleReflections on "The Journey"
Bishop Deb shares a confession ... "I don't like uncertainty." Then she shares a conviction ... "No matter what the outcome, God is with us."
View ArticleReflections on "becoming one"
In this month's Burning Questions, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs talks about the value of cooperation and offers some good advice.
View ArticlePerspectives: "Breaking News...": Are you listening or tuning out?
"To move beyond the divide we are compelled to move into relationships."
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