The Call to Action Aftermath
The Rev. Jerry Eckert surveys the aftermath of legislation intended to enact the Council of Bishops' "Call to Action" program. more »
May 30, 2012 in Jerry Eckert
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Trust and the Bishops
The Rev. Jerry Eckert counts the ways that he finds United Methodist bishops have eroded the church's trust and respect. more »
May 21, 2012 by Jerry Eckert in Jerry Eckert (3 Comments)
Influence at General Conference
The Rev. Jerry Eckert describes the influences on legislation submitted, considered and adopted by the General Conference, the global legislative body of The United Methodist Church. more »
May 3, 2012 in Jerry Eckert (1 Comments)
An African on Homosexuality
Rev. Jerry Eckert describes his conversation with an African friend on the topic of homosexuality and the church's stances against it. more »
May 2, 2012 in Jerry Eckert
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What UMC Restructure Proposals Are Ignoring
Rev. Jerry Eckert points out that a wave of clergy retirements on the horizon are being ignored by virtually all of the proposals to restructure The United Methodist Church. more »
Apr 10, 2012 in Jerry Eckert (8 Comments)
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