Blogs

Now it's time to say goodbye

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 8/16/2012

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton writes his final article for the Michigan Area and reflects upon the past eight years as bishop.

Come, Holy Spirit!

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 6/26/2012

In his June 2012 article, Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan Keaton shares a message he delivered to the Novi: Amen Korean UMC during the consecration service for their new building.

What Happened???

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 5/17/2012

In his May 2012 article, Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton writes about the events at the 2012 General Conference session.

God made a way out of no way

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 4/18/2012

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton recounts God's involement in a recent travel experience in his April 2012 article.

Global Health in a Hymn Story - Bishop's Day 2012

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 3/11/2012

In his message to the Michigan Area for Bishop's Day 2012, Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton links the theme of Global Health to a famous hymn.

Giant Dreams - Giant Results

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 2/13/2012

Michigan Area Bishop Jonthan D. Keaton reflects upon The United Methodist Church and the New York Giants' recent run to the Super Bowl XLVI title in his latest article.

Bishop's Day 2012: Improve health globally

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 1/17/2012

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton talks about the upcoming Bishop's Day events, which are themed around improving health globally.

Christmas Poems

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 12/27/2011

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton has authored a pair of poems for the Christmas season. 

...The More Thankful I Become

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 11/21/2011

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton shares his message for Thanksgiving 2011 in this blog posting. 

NCJ College of Bishops

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 10/7/2011

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton reflects on his recent trip to the North Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops in his monthly blog.

Reminded of God - a bishop's testimony

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 8/11/2011

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton reflects upon how he was reminded of God during his recent surgery and recovery.

Preach the Mission

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 7/1/2011

 A number of months ago, I asked both Extended Cabinets to go out and preach on the Mission of the Church.  I know; it was probably out of their comfort zone to do so.  Weren’t there more exciting and/or relevant things to do than to focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? Budgets had to be raised.  Apportionments paid.  Petitions for General Conference had to be crafted.  But they went and preached enhancing the churches knowledge or understanding of the Great Commission.  They planted seeds for the kingdom with their lips and lives.  St. Francis of Assisi put it this way “Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”

On Good Friday

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 4/15/2011

Bishop Keaton shares his thoughts as he prepares for Good Friday.

Bishop's Day - the Second Round

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 3/16/2011

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton shares his thoughts about the second weekend of Bishop's Day 2011.

Statement from Bishop Keaton on Japan Earthquake

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 3/14/2011

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton is calling on all Michigan United Methodists to pray and give in response to the major earthquake in Japan.

Bishop's Day - First Thoughts

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 3/7/2011

Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton shares his thoughts after the first weekend of Bishop's Day 2011 events

Bethlehem's Got a Hold on Me

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 3/5/2011

A pastoral letter from Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton to those who attended the 2011 Bishop's Day events across the Michigan Area. (includes video)

Making Disciples in Holy Places

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 2/18/2011
Wow!!!  We just returned from the Holy Lands.  109 Michiganders/friends of Michiganders made the round trip trek of nearly 12,000 miles on the wings of an iron bird.  Novices and veterans like me gained new insights and inspiration.  Something about “walking where Jesus walked,” hearing countless stories, drinking in the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and the Jordan with one’s own eyes, visiting Nazareth, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Megiddo, Bethany, the Western/Wailing Wall, Capernaum, valleys Kidron and Gehenna, Mounts Carmel, Sinai, Zion, Moriah and the Mount of Olives, the House of the High Priest Caiaphas who put our Lord in the dungeon, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the empty Upper Room and Garden Tomb overwhelmed us at times just like this run on sentence.

A Look Ahead

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 2/1/2011

To every clergy and layperson in the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church, thank you for the work of ministry that occurred in your church and community on God’s behalf.  Because of what the church does, the world is a better place.  However, we have miles to go before our world can be what to be.  Hence, we look ahead to the next part of our ministerial journey.  A month ago, I asked members of the Extended Cabinet and Leadership Team to preach on the mission of the church in at least four churches.  We cannot be reminded too often of the purpose of all we say and do.  Whether they come to your church or not, I urge you to read study and reflect on The Great Commission Mt. 28:16-20 during the month of February.  It will help prepare you to participate in Bishop’s Day.  

A Cruise to Christmas

By: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton on 11/15/2010

Bishop Keaton pens his annual Christmas message to the Untied Methodists of the Michigan Area.

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