Leadership Reports
IMPORTANT: These reports may involve legislative action. They will not be played during the annual conference. Please view them. Questions regarding the report will take place during conference plenary sessions.
Benefits and Pensions
Rev. Dr. Donald Emmert - Chairperson
This report is coming soon. Please view this report before legislative sessions so you will be fully prepared to vote.
Conference Leadership Council
Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty - Chairperson
This report is coming soon. Please view this report before legislative sessions so you will be fully prepared to vote.
Dean of the Cabinet
Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine - Cabinet Dean
This report is coming soon. Please view this report before legislative sessions so you will be fully prepared to vote.
Finance & Administration
Rev. Brad Bartelmay - Chairperson
Angela (Angie) Anger - Chief Financial Officer
This report is coming soon. Please view this report before legislative sessions so you will be fully prepared to vote.
Conference Lay Leader
Annette Erbes - Chairperson
Hear how the flexible and inventive nature of Michigan Conference Laity is changing God's Kingdom for good.
Trustees
James LeBaron - Chairperson
This report is coming soon. Please view this report before legislative sessions so you will be fully prepared to vote.
Conference Mission Reports
Child Hunger
Rev. Kathy Pittenger - Children's Initiatives Coordinator
The Michigan Conference is working to lessen hunger insecurity in Michigan, impacting thousands of children every day. Learn more
Disaster Response & Recovery
Dan O'Malley - Conference Disaster Response and Recovery
This report is coming soon.
HAPI - Haiti
Haitian Artisans for Peace International
Eradicating extreme poverty and saving lives in Mizak, Haiti is one of the recipients of the 2022 Annual Conference Offering. Please share this video. To donate, click here.
Judith Craig Home for Children
Rev. Jon Reynolds - Chairperson, Liberian Ministry Partnership
Michigan Conference Liberia Task Force Chairperson, Rev. Jon Reynolds reports on key actions being taken in Liberia. To donate, click here.
Judith Craig Home for Children
Thank you from their community!
This report is coming soon. To donate, click here.
Michigan Conference Staff Updates
Church Vibrancy
Rev. Dr. Dirk Elliott, Director of Church Vibrancy and Engagement
Learn more
Coaching
Naomi Garcia - Associate Director for Congregational Vibrancy discusses the importance of good coaching.
Additional Reports & Initiatives
Board of Ordained Ministry
Are you hearing the call? Learn more about next steps.
Black College Fund
Celebrating 50 years of support and care. Learn more.
Global Ministry Overview
General Secretary Roland Fernandes provides an overview of the agency in 2022. Learn more at UMCmission.org
Women in Ministry
A new name, a new look, continuing to serve the world in mission and ministry.
United Methodist Camping
Learn more and sign up for summer camp programs at www.umcamping.org
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
Learn more at umvim.org