DS Speaks

Conflict and Change

By: Bob Hundley on 4/30/2012
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 Conflict is not ‘the enemy’ in the church. Conflict is as much a part of living as breathing in and breathing out. How we deal with conflict becomes one of the most important dynamics within any healthy and growing congregation

So Much To learn

By: Mark Spaw on 4/15/2012
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 Reve. Mark Spaw, Ann Arbor DS shares expeirences gained through 29 years of ministry.

A day in the life

By: Laurie Haller on 4/7/2012
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 Grand Rapids District Superintendent reflects on a day in the life of a DA.

Change is all around us

By: Grant Lobb on 3/28/2012
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Change.  For most people in a local church, change is a dirty word.  However, changes are occurring all of the time for congregations and pastors, especially during the time of year the cabinet refers to as “the appointment season.”

Lasik and Leadership

By: Laurie Haller on 2/29/2012
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DS Laurie Haller:  " Effective spiritual leadership demands the ability to see out of different sets of eyes, eyes that engage our heart, soul, mind, and strength by loving God and neighbor. "

Farewell Tour

By: Grant Lobb on 2/13/2012
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 Marquette District Superintendent, Grant Lobb reflects on his seven years as DS.

Connectional Giving

By: Neil Davis on 1/30/2012
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 Kalamazoo DS discusses the values of connectional giving.

Does Bishop's Day Make a Difference?

By: Joanne Bartelt on 1/18/2012
Topics: DS Speaks

 We can all benifit from Bishop's Day.

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