Ordained Ministry
Ordained Ministry
And Are We Yet Alive?
The Rev. Bill Cotton, preparing to attend his 63rd session of annual conference, reflects on how the UMC's current turmoil dates back to Paul. Read more
May 20, 2019
Be Quick – but Don’t Hurry
Focusing on effort and not results creates a Zen-like detachment from the outcome. As a self-differentiated leader, it enables you to have high expectations without putting undue pressure on those you lead, writes the Rev. Jack Shitama. Read more
May 13, 2019
Easter, The Great Fifty Days: An Extravagance of Joy!
The great 50 days of the Easter season offer many opportunities for new encounters with the Risen Christ. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
Grassroots UMC
Retired Pastor Helps Children Read
The Muskogee Phoenix reports: "Retired pastor and teacher Raymond Griffin has returned to the classroom to help children read." Affiliated witth St. Paul United Methodist Church, Rev. Griffin said he had helped with the church’s summer school Project Transformation for two years when he was recruited as a volunteer reading tutor for third-graders, writes Cathy Spaulding. A reading teacher in southern Oklahoma, Rev. Griffin served as bi-vocational pastor of Bethel and Hulen United Methodist Churches for 25 years. Read more