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The Church Systems Study provides the most accurate and highly disturbing portrait of The United Methodist Church, and gives sensible recommendations for how to relieve unhealthy stress on clergy. more »
Mar 27, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle in Perspectives
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The Church Systems Study reveals a workplace culture in The United Methodist Church in which clergy are asked to do monumental tasks of ministry for low salaries and little support, leading to major health problems and high insurance costs. more »
Mar 27, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle in Ministry Study (5 Comments)
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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)
John Meunier shares the heart-breaking story of a licensed local pastor whose successful ministry was shot down by a short-sighted congregation and a hardhearted United Methodist system. more »
Apr 2, 2012 by John Meunier in John Meunier
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