In this edition of his Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop for the Michigan Area, writes about the proposal for a Michigan Area Ministry Center. This proposal will be presented to the 2013 sessions of the Detroit and West Michigan Annual Conferences.

In her latest Michigan Meanderings article, Michigan Area Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey writes about the recent difficult days in our country.

In the latest edition of his "Burning Questions" column, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop of the Michigan Area, answers questions about leadership in the conference and attendance at the annual conference session.

Melene Wilsey of the Saginaw Bay District writes about the top question asked about Vacation Bible School.

As Holy Week approaches, Michigan Area Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey writes about the need to journey through the messyness of spring in order to get to its beauty.

Jennifer Lane of Midland: First UMC writes about having children create their own illustrated Bible.

In the latest edition of Burning Questions, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions related to clergy benefits in retirement as well as the relevance of The United Methodist Church.

In her latest Michigan Meanderings article, Michigan Area Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey invites United Methodists to join her in prayer for the upcoming annual conference sessions in the Detroit and West Michigan Conferences.

In her latest "Michigan Meanderings" article, Michigan Area Bishop Deborah Kiesey writes about making beautiful music together for the sake of Christ.

In his latest edition of Burning Questions, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop of the Michigan Area, writes about how the appointment process has changed under Bishop Deborah Kiesey.

 The Rev. Dr. John Harnish, senior pastor at Birmingham: First UMC, writes about what can be done in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.

The Rev. Melanie Carey, superintendent of the Detroit Renaissance District, writes a letter to the clergy and laity of the district in the wake of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn. 

In this edition of his monthly "Burning Questions" blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop of the Michigan Area, answers a question about what is coming for churches and pastors of the Michigan Area in 2013.

In her November edition of Michigan Meanderings, Michigan Area Bishop Deborah Kiesey answers a question from a pastor about how we can transform ourselves in order to transform our churches and our world.

In this month's edition of his "Burning Questions" blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions about the Judicial Council's action regarding guaranteed appointments.

In her monthly article, "Michigan Meanderings," Michigan Area Bishop Deborah Kiesey reveals the scripture theme for the 2013 annual conference session and invites all Michigan United Methodists to use this scripture as points of discussion, devotions, and personal prayer.

The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers a 'burning question' about what he has learned after the first month of serving a new bishop.

Bishop Deborah Kiesey writes about her first month as bishop of the Michigan Area. 

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton writes his final article for the Michigan Area and reflects upon the past eight years as bishop.