Call to Action/Connectional Table Restructure

The Sins of the Fathers: Concerns about Loss of Justice in New Compromised Structure Plan

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:47:51 GMT

Erin Hawkins, top executive of the General Commission on Religion and Race, expresses her views that Plan UMC guts the church's objective of monitoring for racial justice.

General Conference Adopts 'Plan UMC' Structure

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:25:00 GMT

General Conference adopts a structure plan assembled by a group of some 20 delegates after negotiations broke down in legislative committee. The UMC's agencies to monitor discrimination against women and people of color are eliminated.

It Ain't Adam's Fault

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:41:25 GMT

Dr. Maria Dixon gives a process analysis of why the seeming compromise on restructure proposals for The United Methodist Church blew up in the final moments of the legislative committee's work.

Nebraska Delegates Release Statements on Change, Diversity

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:58:06 GMT

Delegates to the 2012 General Conference from the Nebraska Annual Conference decline to endorse any one proposal for change, but commit themselves to seeking God's will for The United Methodist Church.

Cultural Change Seen as Key to Vital Church

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:19:53 GMT

The Interim Operations Team brought together some 30 church leaders came together recently in Chicago to discuss how to change the culture of The United Methodist Church.

What Role Should Ethnic Plans Play in the UMC's Future?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:39:00 GMT

Erin Hawkins, top executive of the General Commission on Religion and Race, interviews leaders of The United Methodist Church's racial-ethnic ministry plans on how they see their programs fitting into the church's future.

'We Need a New Pentecost'

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:39:24 GMT

A three-hour debate at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry elicits some strong opinions about the proposed radical restructure of The United Methodist Church.

Open Letter Urges Restructure Support

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:40:08 GMT

Drafted by Rev. Adam Hamilton, a member of the Interim Operations Team, the open letter signed by more than 200 mostly large-membership church pastors urges General Conference delegates to support the Connectional Table's restructure proposal.

Forbes Matonga Gives Central Conference View on Restructure

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:10:47 GMT

The Rev. Forbes Matonga, vice dean of Africa University, gives a view from the Central Conferences on the proposed Connectional Table/Interim Operations Team restructure of The United Methodist Church.

UMC Plan B Discloses Leadership

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:34:01 GMT

After two weeks of urging by other United Methodists, leaders of the UMC Plan B alternative to the Connectional Table restructure have disclosed the names of some of those involved in the proposal's creation

Should Bishops Have a Full-time President?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:13:43 GMT

A constitutional amendment to allow the Council of Bishops to have a non-residential, "set-aside" executive is drawing scrutiny in advance of the 2012 General Conference.

Will Restructure Give Bishops More Power?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:18:00 GMT

A growing number of United Methodist leaders react to the prospect of increased power for bishops under the proposed Connectional Team restructure of the denomination.

Change Proposals Draw Sharp New Critiques

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Four groups of United Methodist leaders have issued new critiques of legislation for change coming before the 2012 General Conference

Missional Manifesto Releases Version 1.1

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:21:46 GMT

Drafters of the popular 'Missional Manifesto' post an updated version online that has drawn both raves and at least one demurrer.

Young People Say UMC Moves Too Fast on Restructure

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:16:00 GMT

Some of the UMC's youngest leaders have urged no action on radical restructuring at the 2012 General Conference.