DS Speaks blog

In the latest D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. Elbert Dulworth, superintendent of the Marquette District, writes about a conversation he overheard about connectional giving. 

The Rev. Anita Hahn, superintendent of the Grand Traverse District in the West Michigan Conference, writes about her experience at the recent Conference Youth Assembly in the latest installment of the D.S. Speaks blog.

The Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton, new superintendent of the Crossroads District, offers thoughts on setting goals in the latest installment of the D.S. Speaks blog. 

In the latest D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. David Hills, superintendent of the Heartland District in the West Michigan Conference, writes about how we communicate among ourselves.

The Rev. Melanie Carey, superintendent of the Detroit Renaissance District in the Detroit Conference, writes about trying the same thing and expecting different results in this installment of the D.S. Speaks blog.

In the latest installment of the D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. Tamara Williams, superintendent of the Albion District in the West Michigan Conference, writes about her experience as a visitor in church most Sundays.

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Maxwell, superintendent of the Saginaw Bay District, writes about unity in the local church in the latest installment of the D.S. Speaks blog.

In the latest D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. Dr. Robert Hundley, superintendent of the Lansing District in the West Michigan Conference, writes about our readiness to engage transformational challenges in our churches.

The Rev. Mark Spaw, superintendent of the Ann Arbor District, shares some of the wisdom gained in his 29 years of ministry.

In the latest entry to the D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. Laurie Haller, superintendent of the Grand Rapids District of the West Michigan Conference, writes about a typical day in the life of a district superintendent.

In the latest installment of the D.S. Speaks blog, the Rev. Grant Lobb, superintendent of the Marquette District in the Detroit Conference, talks about change.

The Rev. Laurie Haller, superintendent of the Grand Rapids District in the West Michigan Conference, talks about leadership lessons learned from a Lasik procedure.

The Rev. Grant Lobb, superintendent of the Marquette District, reflects upon his seven years serving one of the largest geographical districts among the U.S. annual conferences in The United Methodist Church.

The Rev. Neil Davis, superintendent of the Kalamazoo District in the West Michigan Conference, writes about participation in apportionments/ministry shares and how it strengthens the connection.

The Rev. Joanne Bartelt, superintendent of the Blue Water District in the Detroit Conference and dean of the cabinet, writes about how Bishop's Day has made a difference in the first installment of "DS Speaks."