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