October 14-15th the Presiding Elders and a representative of each district completed the International Leadership Institutes History Makers Journey. Bishops Webb and Greenway lead us in the studies. The purpose of History Makers equips leaders in spreading the Gospel. On the surface you would think that every pastor and Christ follower would already know and be committed to the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. Knowing and be committed is not the issue for the churc

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV We are grateful for all of you who support Women’s Ministry in your local churches and in our wonderful Upper Midwest Conference! GENERAL CONFERENCE 2026 was awesome! It is going to take a few months to process and share so many amazing experiences with you. This month, I want to let you know of legislative actions taken that directly impact women and families. I served in the Social Witness legisl

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 When I look back over my journey, one truth stands above everything else: God has been faithful. My story is not simply about where I have been or what I have accomplished. It is a story of calling, perseverance, gratitude, and learning to trust the God who con

I was blessed to attend the public launch worship service of 1927 on September 27. 1927 is a new Global Methodist Church plant in Des Moines, Iowa. A team of people have been praying, preparing, and moving toward the launch of this new church. Five Global Methodist churches from the surrounding area have also been praying with the team and offering resources and support. We are still in a season of “Barn Raising,” where local churches and individuals can come alongside 1927 a

Shortly following the hope- and joy-inspiring General Conference, a handful of us from across our previous connection who spent ourselves and yearned for exactly these moments gathered on Zoom. We affirmed the great leadership of our delegation, and our hearts are saturated with optimism for what the Global Methodist movement is becoming in the world. One of us, known for wisdom statements, reminded us of our need to move towards what we have proclaimed is our mission. He fir

The Wells in South Africa Update Blessman International wasted no time in putting our wells donation ($170,000!) to work, with the first of our 13+ wells being drilled on September 1st at a day care center in Limpopo, South Africa. Just one week later, 12 of us from the Upper Midwest Conference were onsite to witness the second borehole being drilled deeper and deeper to reach clean water for another center and its surrounding community. In addition to the well being drille