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Gil Hanke Aug. 2012

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Agencies look forward, not back

After surviving a failed push for a radical restructure, United Methodist general agencies are moving forward with smaller staffs and boards but renewed vigor and hope. more »

Aug 14, 2012 by in Issues

Jim Winkler August 2012

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UMC Execs Seek Creative Change

Faced with budget cuts and pressure for restructure and efficiency, the top executives of United Methodist program agencies seek creative ways to adapt to the denomination's newest challenges. more »

Aug 14, 2012 by in Issues

Reflections on General Conference

Jim Winkler, top executive of the General Board of Church and Society, examines how legislation coming before General Conference April 24-May 4 reflects the state of The United Methodist Church. more »

Apr 18, 2012 by in Perspectives

Will Restructuring Cut Vital Ministry?

General Secretaries of 12 United Methodist boards and agencies unveil a sharp critique of the proposed Call to Action restructure plan. more »

Jan 31, 2012 by in Call to Action/Connectional Table Restructure

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From the Gospel According to Snarky

Hearing a word from the Lord in the most recent reactions to Call to Action and the Connectional Table restructure proposal. more »

Feb 29, 2012 by in Views from a Ridge

Reform or Refunction?

Dan R. Dick responds to the UMC General Secretaries' opposition to the radical Call to Action restructure proposal. more »

Jan 31, 2012 by in Dan R. Dick

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Gilbert Hanke

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UMC Executives Oppose Restructure Plan

United Methodist executives question the wisdom of the Call to Action restructure plan that would collapse nine of their agencies into a single unit. more »

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