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 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.

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 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.

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 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 the latest installment of his "Burning Questions" blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop of the Michigan Area, answers the single burning question regarding new Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey.

In the lastest installment of his Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions about how to get the Bishop's attention.

In the lastest installment of his Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions about change in the church and who he prefers as his boss.

In his latest Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions about guaranteed appointments and what happens in the Episcopal office during General Conference.

In the latest installment of his Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers questions about self-care for the bishop and the cabinet, as well as the upcoming 2012 General Conference session. 

In this month's Burning Questions blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answers a writer's question about Vital Congregations. 

In the latest edition of the "Burning Questions" blog, the Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop of the Michigan Area, answers a question from a local church about keeping their pastor longer. 

The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop for the Michigan Area, answers a question about the relationship between a Bishop and the local congregation in this month's post.

The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, talks about questions he received regarding the recent statement by the Council of Bishops.

The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, talks about the appointive process in his monthly blog.

The Rev. Dr. William Dobbs, clergy assistant to the bishop in the Michigan Area, answer questions about a perceived clergy "caste" system and experiencing a calling to ministry in his monthly blog.