Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, with Sunday, October 8th Clergy Appreciation Day. We are thankful for all those who serve the Lord in this vocation. Responding to God’s call into ministry is not an easy path for anyone, but especially since the pandemic began. The Hartford Institute for Religious Research conducted a survey in 2021 […]
What is God Generating in You?
By now, you have certainly heard about our 179th Annual Gathering on October 13-15, 2023 at Green Lake Conference Center. Our theme is “God’s Dominion is from Generation to Generation” (Daniel 4:3 KJV) with our focus on Next Generation Ministries. For far too long, the church universal has neglected to raise up the next generation […]
To Shepherd & Guide
“With an upright heart, he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.” – Psalm 78:72 On our farm we have tended and loved sheep. Notice I didn’t say we raised sheep. In the Midwest that would imply we showed at the fair, sheared for fiber, or raised for meat. We tended and loved. […]
Transitions in Ministry
A year ago, some of our pastors and regional staff participated in the Transitional Ministries training by ABC-USA. One of the key lessons we learned is that change and transition are not the same thing. Change is something we all must face, every day. Right now, the road to our home has been torn up […]
Sabbath is Sacred
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female servant, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. […]
Where are you paying your attention?
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden to till it and keep it. Genesis 2:15 Over the last 10 years, I’ve been learning to garden. Each year I learn a little more. But every year I’m amazed at the growth that happens this time of year. I’ve come to love […]
Special Invitation to the Youth of ABC-WI
If you are a youth (ages 13-17) or young adult (ages 18-30) who would like to help with planning and participating in the worship service (reading Scripture, leading prayer, helping with the offering, etc). We also would like youth choirs or dance teams to participate in worship at the Annual Gathering October 13-15, 2023 at […]
Enjoying God’s Creation This Summer
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several churches this spring, including First Baptist Church in Richland Center on May 14. I drove there from the Green Lake Conference Center and took all the back roads across the middle of our state. The meadows were so green, marked with crisp rivers and tall trees, along with […]
Moving Past Blockades
Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Regional Executive Minister I like to jog for exercise, and at one time I regularly ran 5K’s. Over the years, my body has changed shape, I’ve struggled to find time to run, and I’ve slowed down. What was once my warm-up pace is now often my top speed. However, what bothered […]