The mission of the First United Methodist Church in Howell, Michigan is to welcome, nurture and serve our local community and the world following Christ’s example.
As a church, we commit ourselves to fulfilling our vision through the accomplishment of the following strategies and goals:
A dynamic and fruitful congregation will be fostered as we:
- Create a culture where discipleship means more than membership
- Create and nurture our congregation while seeking and reaching persons of all ages, races and cultures
- Encourage the constant development and transformation of leaders, both clergy and laity
- Intentionally develop new congregations, new worship services, and new satellite locations for congregations
Discipleship will be fostered through congregations who:
- Change lives through effective, engaging and inviting worship
- Empower and equip people to call others into a new relationship with Christ
- Teach and model effective Christ-like service as a way of life
- Pray for healing and wholeness, both inward and beyond
- Encourage people to identify and respond to a call to a life of ministry and service
Transformation will take place as we create and nurture congregations who strive to:
- Identify and engage the needs of their communities
- Respond, both financially and with service, to ministries beyond the local church and throughout our United Methodist connection
- Work for justice so that all persons experience the peace of Christ
- Risk change to move forward in mission and ministry