Envisioning a New Michigan Conference
Executive Summary for a New Annual Conference in Michigan
You’re invited to explore the formation of a new, state-wide conference in Michigan for the Free Methodist Church. The following document presented by the superintendents of the East Michigan, Southern Michigan, and North Michigan conferences, in conjunction with Bishop Kaye Kolde, provides some history of how we arrived at where we are today, the need for change, the rationale for change, and the benefits of change.
Slides from EMC Pie Groups
View the slides shared during our recent Pie Groups, where we engaged in a prayerful discussion about the potential formation of a new Michigan Conference. These slides provide key insights from the presentation, as we seek God’s guidance for the future of the Free Methodist Church in Michigan.
Michigan Conference Draft Budget
This draft budget outlines how the proposed Michigan Conference would steward its combined financial resources to strengthen pastoral formation, release new leaders, and multiply congregations. It includes projected income sources and detailed expenses aligned with a unified missional strategy focused on leadership development, church growth, and Kingdom impact.
New Conference Structure
During our Pie Groups, a proposed leadership framework for the conference was shared, detailing roles and responsibilities for superintendents, directors, cohort leaders, and key boards. It presents a vision for how leadership may be organized to support vision alignment, pastoral development, church multiplication, and overall conference operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions discussed during our recent Town Hall meetings about the potential formation of a new Michigan Conference. This FAQ addresses key topics and provides clarity as we prayerfully consider the path ahead. Click below to view and download the FAQ.