Ordained Ministry
Ordained Ministry
Court Rules that 'Gifts' to Pastors Are Taxable
A federal court in Minnesota has ruled that "love gifts" of more than $200,000 to a pastor from his congregation are actually taxable income that wasn't reported. more
Nov 14, 2018
“Who is Clean Enough to be with Jesus?”
Whenever we isolate a group of folks, turn them into social lepers, we have just lost Jesus, because he will go and stand with the isolated, writes the Rev. Bill Cotton. more
Nov 12, 2018
Preaching to Broken Hearts
Though the church may seem to be polarized by politics, there is one reality that never changes for the preacher in the pulpit: the pews are full of broken hearts, writes the Rev. Billy Cox. more
Nov 9, 2018
Lessons from Lifelong Kindergarten
Four characteristics discovered by an MIT study group can help Christian leaders, writes the Rev. Jack Shitama. more
Nov 5, 2018
As Election Day Looms, UMC Pastor Also Wears a Candidate’s Hat
A United Methodist pastor who's running for election to the Texas Legislature decides to use his campaign contributions to foster child literacy in local schools. more
Oct 31, 2018
Grassroots UMC
Pie Auction Raises More Than $3,500 to Feed Elderly
Ten flavorful pies auctioned Sept. 2 at Hubbard United Methodist Church will help the Park Rapids Meals on Wheels program serve nutritious food to area seniors, reported Lorie Skarpness of the Park Rapids (Minn.) Enterprise. About 200 people attended the auction. The $3,575 raised will provide almost 900 meals at the suggested donation rate of $4 per meal. more