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Jan 3, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle | Ben Gosden | Dalton Rushing | Dan R. Dick | Holly Boardman | Jeremy Smith | John Meunier | Mary Brooke Casad | Sky McCracken | Rob Rynders | Scott Jones | Tim McClendon in Perspectives
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The Rev. Jeremy Smith contends that the demise of brick-and-mortar Cokesbury stores and the impending closing of The United Methodist Reporter are two clear signs of the splintering of the denomination. more »
May 19, 2013 by Jeremy Smith in Jeremy Smith (1 Comments)
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The Rev. Jeremy Smith looks at the controversy surrounding United Methodist statesman Dr. Thomas Ogletree, now under fire for having conducted a marriage ceremony for his gay son and his partner in New York, where such unions are legal. more »
May 11, 2013 by Jeremy Smith in Jeremy Smith (3 Comments)
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After a flurry of responses about his critique of its perceived ageism, the Rev. Jeremy Smith follows up on the new guidelines for candidates for the ordained ministry in the Texas Annual Conference. more »
Apr 26, 2013 by Jeremy Smith in Jeremy Smith (1 Comments)
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A new proposal for clergy qualifications from the Texas Annual Conference has the Rev. Jeremy Smith outraged, and he'd like to hear others' responses. more »
Apr 23, 2013 by Jeremy Smith in Jeremy Smith (3 Comments)
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