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Relevance X drew together hundreds of young United Methodists to consider how to bring Christian faith to today's youths and young adults in their own cultural contexts. more »
Feb 26, 2013 by Joey Butler in Issues
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Youth worker Todd Lovell interprets a recent social study about today's teens that finds the concepts of "exceptionalism" actually set students up for failure, and how Christian teaching can redirect youths from this crippling attitude. more »
Feb 5, 2013 by Todd Lovell in Perspectives
Leaders of churches on or near college campuses will meet in early October to exchange ideas on how best to serve university communities. more »
Sep 11, 2012 by Vicki Brown in Issues
Brian McLaren has been a leader in the emerging church movement for more than 20 years. He has become a frequent workshop leader and speaker for many United Methodist gatherings. more »
Aug 24, 2012 by Brian McLaren in Perspectives
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At the Quadrennial Training for United Methodist leaders, the Rev. Dan R. Dick tries to get the assembly to probe deeper to core values and runs smack into an "adaptive challenge." more »
Feb 5, 2013 by Dan R. Dick in Dan R. Dick (2 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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Methodism's founder John Wesley created and practiced a much different faith from the 21st century version seen by the Rev. John Meunier, a convert to the tradition. more »
Jan 24, 2013 by John Meunier in John Meunier (1 Comments)
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The Rev. Tim McClendon ponders: Can Methodism's heritage of fostering spiritual awakening save the United States as it once saved England? more »
Nov 12, 2012 by Timothy McClendon in Tim McClendon
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