October 2020

Church planting has proven to be one of the most effective ways to reach people who do not yet know Jesus. New churches bring both hope and help to inner-city, metro urban, suburban, and rural communities, and the Great Lakes Conference is committed to planting churches where God leads us... Read More

In the midst of a global pandemic and much uncertainty surrounding the future of many churches, God is SO GOOD to continue calling people to plant! Please join us in welcoming our new church planter prospects: David Williams in Columbus, Ohio and Rick and Terri McGarry in Mason, Michigan. We can’t help but to praise God for his faithfulness and provision. For as the popular hymn states: Great is Thy Faithfulness.

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How does a pastor lead well, care well, and preach well in the most volatile cultural circumstances that our generation has experienced? Al Tizon will help us answer that question in our upcoming retreat as he shares wisdom gleaned during decades of ministry. His clear voice will offer pathways forward so that we and the people we serve may be “whole and reconciled” – to God and one another.

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Seeking out these “Good News” stories from churches within the Great Lakes Conference has been such a bright light during this Coronavirus Pandemic, as they quietly remind us of the good fruit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. I cannot think of a time in... Read More

Did you know that we have a Great Lakes Conference E-Newsletter? Our E-News is simply a tool we use to share “good news” stories about how God is moving in the hearts and lives of people throughout the 75 churches in our region. It allows us to easily share updates... Read More