Dan R. Dick

The Joy of Learning

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:50:13 GMT

So what did you learn at the 2013 session of YOUR annual conference? The Rev. Dan R. Dick proposes that United Methodists should be doing more to foster a love of lifelong learning among adults, whether clergy or laity.

The Contentment Decision

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:09:05 GMT

The Rev. Dan R. Dick looks at the quality of contentment as one of the signs of a vital faith in Jesus Christ.

Leadership Made "E"-z

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:50:05 GMT

Much as he dislikes their cutesy effects, the Rev. Dan R. Dick offers a model of leadership that builds on a string of memory devices starting with the letter "E."

Growth Imperative

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:38 GMT

Growth is essential for Christian maturity, but it's growth of the spirit and not necessarily of numbers, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick.

Lego Church

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:01:37 GMT

The "one-way-for-all" approach to growing churches -- like Lego kits with only one building plan -- is precisely what The United Methodist Church does NOT need in this time of change, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick.

Open Mouth, Insert Foot

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMT

The Rev. Dan R. Dick recommends a new book as a way for Christians to improve their speech to be less hurtful.

Ecumenically Challenged

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:39:00 GMT

Attending a gathering on church unity, the Rev Dan R. Dick wonders why all Christians don't assemble together more often -- and what to do about it.

B Church

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:12:37 GMT

The Rev. Dan R. Dick examines what it takes to "B" the Church through belief, behavior and belonging.

Prayerheads

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:39:48 GMT

How's your practice of prayer? The Rev. Dan R. Dick surveys the state of prayer in the UMC and offers his guidance for what to do about it.

Fruititude

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:48:00 GMT

What kind of "spiritual fruit" are we really producing, asks the Rev. Dan R. Dick.