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Reinstated Bishop's Next Move Unknown
Returned to active status by the Judicial Council, Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe's future remains uncertain at this time despite several possibilities. more »
Nov 16, 2012 by Heather Hahn in Issues
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What We've Learned from the Bledsoe Case
The ramifications of the Judicial Council ruling returning Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe to active status go far beyond a singular personnel action in one U.S. church jurisdiction. more »
Nov 13, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle in Perspectives (7 Comments)
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BULLETIN: Judicial Council Reinstates Bishop Bledsoe
In unprecedented decisions, the United Methodist Judicial Council has reinstated Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe to active status after he was involuntarily retired in July by vote of the South Central Jurisdiction. more »
Nov 11, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle in Issues
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UMC High Court Rules Involuntary Retirement Constitutional
A bishop can be forced to retire early, rules the Judicial Council, holding implications for the appeal of former North Texas bishop W. Earl Bledsoe, which will come before the council at a special called meeting Nov. 9-10. more »
Oct 30, 2012 by Neill Caldwell in Issues
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May We Never See Another Day Like It
The Rev. Rebekah Miles ponders the Discipline, accountability, race and repentance in the process that has brought the involuntary retirement of Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe. more »
Jul 20, 2012 by Rebekah Miles in Rebekah Miles (4 Comments)
The Impossibility of Proving a Negative
Analyzing the ongoing personnel conflict involving Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe of the North Texas Annual Conference, the Rev. Christy Thomas explores why metrics can be such an inexact determinant of genuine leadership and effectiveness. more »
Jun 25, 2012 by Christy Thomas in Christy Thomas