Elevate 2025
Our Michigan District Fall ‘ELEVATE’ Conference took place November 7-8, 2025! This conference sponsored by the Michigan District NAM ministry was held at Saginaw Valley United in Birch Run, and included multiple tracks and sessions to train and equip our ministers. Among our special guest speakers was Dr. David Bernard, UPCI General Superintendent! This was an incredible event for ministers, aspiring ministers, and church volunteers of all ages.
ELEVATE ’25 REPLAYS
Friday General Sessions
Evangelism Beyond the Individual: Ministering in Community-Centered Cultures
Dr. Shadi Azar
Dr. Azar delivers a powerful session on the differences between the individualist and collectivist cultures, and how to evangelize them effectively.
Pastoral Transition: Preparing for Pastoral Transition
Robert Henson and Jason McGhee
Pastoral transitions play an important role in the life of a church, and this conversation focuses on how to prepare well. Rev. Robert Henson and Jason McGhee share practical insight on navigating change with clarity and unity. This discussion offers helpful guidance for anyone walking through a transition.
Robert Henson and Jason McGhee
Pastoral transitions play an important role in the life of a church, and this conversation focuses on how to prepare well. Rev. Robert Henson and Jason McGhee share practical insight on navigating change with clarity and unity. This discussion offers helpful guidance for anyone walking through a transition.
Healthy Ministry Marriages : A Conversation with the Bernards
Dr. David and Connie Bernard
Healthy ministry marriages require balance, communication, and shared priorities. David and Connie Bernard discuss practical ways couples can support each other while serving in ministry. Their conversation offers clear guidance for building a steady and sustainable partnership.
Dr. David and Connie Bernard
Healthy ministry marriages require balance, communication, and shared priorities. David and Connie Bernard discuss practical ways couples can support each other while serving in ministry. Their conversation offers clear guidance for building a steady and sustainable partnership.
Michigan District Elevate Conference 2025 | Friday Evening Service
Dr. David Bernard
David K. Bernard preaches on “The Revival of the 11th Hour,” calling believers to step into God’s end-time harvest with urgency and faith. He shows that the harvest is bigger than we imagine and that every worker is needed now to reach every community.
Dr. David Bernard
David K. Bernard preaches on “The Revival of the 11th Hour,” calling believers to step into God’s end-time harvest with urgency and faith. He shows that the harvest is bigger than we imagine and that every worker is needed now to reach every community.
