The theme of the 2023 Emeriti Conference is Biblical Perspective on People, Places, and Practices. We will focus on two fronts: biblical culture and our waning and waxing years. “Culture” encompasses values, beliefs, symbols, norms, and patterns of behavior that are under constant change, just as they were in biblical times. Biblical cultural changes give […]
The danger for the Lutheran church that believes in the inerrant Word is to turn the Bible into holy information—true teachings that are to be understood by the mind alone. Such an approach reduces God’s living Word to the letters on the page, better known by scholars than by those grasped by Jesus in faith. […]
The IIM Discern Conference for this Fall has been cancelled. Please note: The IIM Continuing Education Conference will take place. 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, […]
To be the most effective in your Interim role, you need to be the healthiest you can be. Being the least anxious presence in the room (a working definition for a well differentiated leader/pastor) requires a leader who takes self-care seriously and consistently. We'll explore together how to function in non-anxious, healthy ways – in […]
At this gathering we will explore a variety of media messengers used in live corporate worship and community events. We will begin in the historic sanctuary of St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth (1030 W Tuscola St) and later, move to St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center (850 W Genesee St). At this gathering, we will focus on […]
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. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]
Our New Church Worker Conference for all rostered workers new to the District: pastors, DCE's, worship arts directors, family life directors, and deaconesses. This will serve as your orientation to the district. We will introduce you to the staff and to the direction of ministry in the district. Maybe most importantly we will answer whatever […]
The Michigan District Board of Directors is hosting a Listening Event for the Metro East Region on Monday, October 16, at St. John, Fraser. 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 region? What […]
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. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]
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. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]
