Tag: Bishop David A. Bard
A journey in ashes
“I invite you, on the heels of General Conference, to observe a holy Lent,” says Michigan Bishop David Bard. His counsel, “slow down and dig deep” in this uncertain time … If you are taking time to read this, you may be expecting another word about the recently completed special session of the General Conference… Continue Reading A journey in ashes
A Joyful Journey
In this month’s blog, The Joyful Journey, Bishop David A. Bard remembers a Grammy-winning song and views the 2019 General Conference as a tapestry rich in the love of God …
New Year’s message from Bishop Bard
With the 2019 General Conference now just six weeks away, Bishop David Bard offers The Michigan Area hope-filled New Year’s greetings and counsel …
A Joyful Journey
In his November blog, Bishop David Bard remains profoundly grateful even though the “difficulties before us as a country, as a world, and as a United Methodist Church, are real” …
A Joyful Journey
Bishop David A. Bard talks about the kind of generosity that begins with the lavish love of God, not with our wallets, check books or credit cards … If you have not already heard, The United Methodist Church, at its last General Conference in 2016, added a continuing education and evaluation requirement for clergy. “Every… Continue Reading A Joyful Journey
A Joyful Journey
Bishop David A. Bard speaks about clay vessels as he announces opportunities to listen and converse, with him and Michigan delegates, around questions and concerns about the 2019 General Conference …
A Joyful Journey
The day called Easter is over but the hope that the holiday promises lives on …
A Joyful Journey
Bishop David A. Bard reflects on the scriptural value of listening to each other with respect …
A Joyful Journey
In this month’s blog, Bishop Bard discusses challenges and blessings of loving the church.
A Joyful Journey
In this September blog, Bishop David Bard explores the relationship of Church and Politics.