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

A sermon by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, preached at the 2012 North Central Jurisdictional Conference in Akron, Ohio. 

In his June 2012 article, Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan Keaton shares a message he delivered to the Novi: Amen Korean UMC during the consecration service for their new building.

A sermon by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, preached during the Memorial Service of the Detroit Annual Conference session on May 19, 2012.

A sermon by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, preached at the opening worship service of the 2012 Detroit Annual Conference session on May 17, 2012.

In his May 2012 article, Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton writes about the events at the 2012 General Conference session.

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton recounts God's involement in a recent travel experience in his April 2012 article.

In his message to the Michigan Area for Bishop's Day 2012, Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton links the theme of Global Health to a famous hymn.

A sermon by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, preached at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem on February 16, 2012.

Michigan Area Bishop Jonthan D. Keaton reflects upon The United Methodist Church and the New York Giants' recent run to the Super Bowl XLVI title in his latest article.

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton talks about the upcoming Bishop's Day events, which are themed around improving health globally.

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton has authored a pair of poems for the Christmas season. 

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton shares his message for Thanksgiving 2011 in this blog posting. 

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton reflects on his recent trip to the North Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops in his monthly blog.

A sermon preached by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on September 25, 2011 at Mount Pleasant: First UMC.

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton reflects upon how he was reminded of God during his recent surgery and recovery.

 A number of months ago, I asked both Extended Cabinets to go out and preach on the Mission of the Church.  I know; it was probably out of their comfort zone to do so.  Weren’t there more exciting and/or relevant things to do than to focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? Budgets had to be raised.  Apportionments paid.  Petitions for General Conference had to be crafted.  But they went and preached enhancing the churches knowledge or understanding of the Great Commission.  They planted seeds for the kingdom with their lips and lives.  St. Francis of Assisi put it this way “Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”

A sermon by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, preached at Rochester Hills: St. Luke's UMC on June 12, 2011.  

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton announced he is having 'major surgery.'