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SUMMARY:Emeriti Pastors Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Retired Pastors\, Wives\, and Widows Conference this September at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Our theme is You Are Not Alone: Elijah Under the Broom Tree. Our main speaker\, Dr. Michael Williams\, will help us to biblically negotiate challenging times with great hope like Elijah. Additional speakers are Mark and Karen Brandt (“When Prayer Doesn’t Work”) and Stephanie Rummel (“And if Not\, God is Still Good”).
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/emeriti-pastors-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
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SUMMARY:Deacon/Map Conference Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our natural defaults for imagining Church involve assumptions that limit the options we see in front of us. Looking for Jesus already at work in our community helps us take small steps with others in the direction of Jesus—blurring the lines between Evangelism and Discipleship in some really wonderful ways. Join us as we delve into the theme “Disciplism: Moving From Reaching Out to Walking With” with our speaker\, Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/deacon-map-conference-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Arcadia\, 3046 Oak St\, Arcadia\, MI\, 49613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T100000
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SUMMARY:New Church Worker Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our New Church Worker Conference is for all rostered workers (non-teachers) new to the District: pastors and special ministry positions. 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 questions or concerns you have.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/new-church-worker-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites – Mt. Pleasant\, 5278 E Pickard St\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
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SUMMARY:Circuit Visitors Conference - Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District\, VPs\, District Staff\, and select invitees. \nWe will be looking at the book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins” by Dennis Alexander. You can purchase this book via Amazon or your favorite bookstore.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/circuit-visitors-conference-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 8260 Jackson Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:Transitional Interim Ministry Discernment Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM)\nThe “Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry” conference is designed for those who are considering TIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory conference\, commitment to this ministry\, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Transitional Interim Pastor. \nThere is a $55 fee to attend this conference\, which will include books and a manual. (Lodging will be covered by the districts.) \nTrainers:  Rev. Dr. Robert E. Kasper and Rev. Dr. Scott Sommerfeld \nObjectives: To become knowledgeable of … \n\nThe “Developmental Tasks” of a congregation during pastoral transition.\nThe “Process Tasks” of the Transitional (Interim) Pastor.\nThe theology of Interim Ministry.\nA growing awareness of congregational systems.\nLeading through “self-differentiation.”\n\nPurpose: To provide an adequate knowledge base and practical application\, so that participating pastors are enabled to discern whether this specialized ministry is for them; and be the informed foundation for serving congregations in this manner in the future. \nTraining Methods: A combination of video\, lecture\, group discussion\, case studies\, and some role play.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/transitional-interim-ministry-discernment-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Michindoh Conference Center\, 4545 E. Bacon Rd.\, Hillsdale\, MI\, 49242\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/beyond-the-breakwater-sept25/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Transitional Interim Ministry Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:“We are thriving\, yet\, we are dying.” Those words were spoken to describe the stock market. They are also a profound descriptor of many local churches in 2025. Rather than treading water\, or continuing the trend\, we can adjust our activity to operate more efficiently so that we can be about the mission of Jesus. \nThe Continuing Education gathering is intended for Transitional Interim Pastors of the Michigan and Ohio Districts who have already completed the TIM Discernment Conference. \nFor information about the TIM Discernment Conference\, visit the event page here.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/transitional-interim-ministry-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Michindoh Conference Center\, 4545 E. Bacon Rd.\, Hillsdale\, MI\, 49242\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:CEF Fall Leadership Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/cef-fall-leadership-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac\, 3600 Centerpoint Pkw\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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