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Just so we United Methodists don't think we're the only ones struggling with how to "do church," here's a report the Rev. David A. Campton of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on how Irish Methodists juggle their ministry and administration. more »
Feb 12, 2013 by David A. Campton in Perspectives
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The general agency that handles ordained ministry issues urges bishops and cabinets to use part-time appointments sparingly now that guaranteed appointments for clergy have been restored by the Judicial Council. more »
Nov 7, 2012 by Vicki Brown in Issues
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Conferences' cabinet members recently reviewed legislation approved by the 2012 General Conference that allows for part-time clergy appointments without pension benefits. more »
Sep 10, 2012 by Vicki Brown in Issues (1 Comments)
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After an interpretation by the secretary of the General Conference, bishops and other leaders are questioning whether the global United Methodist legislative assembly actually eliminated guaranteed appointment for clergy. more »
Jun 12, 2012 by Heather Hahn in Issues (5 Comments)
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The Rev. Teddy Ray ponders why The United Methodist Church strives so to makes its ministerial positions like attractive careers in business, when Methodist circuit riders took on an arduous calling for the love of God. more »
Feb 5, 2013 by Teddy Ray in Teddy Ray (3 Comments)
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The Rev. Morgan Guyton reflects in verse on the impact of the supermajority that decided most issues at General Conference. more »
May 9, 2012 by Morgan Guyton in Morgan Guyton
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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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After an April 30 sermon asking delegates to have faith, the May 1 proceedings at the 2012 General Conference proved to be one of tumultuous votes and demonstrations as delegates abolished guaranteed clergy appointment and retained anti-LGBT stances by the closest margin ever. more »
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