Jesus Christ, Barrier Buster
Jesus was all about breaking through barriers, and his followers are called to do the same today, writes the Rev. Andy Bryan. Read more
Apr 1, 2015 11:00 AM Andy Bryan
St. Patrick's Priority One
The real St. Patrick was someone whose top priority wasn't green beer or corned beef and cabbage, but faith in Christ, writes the Rev. Andy Bryan. Read more
Mar 13, 2015 12:43 PM Andy Bryan
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My One Idea – What's Yours?
If everything else was stripped away, what would be the one great idea you'd want to share and remember? asks the Rev. Andy Bryan. Read more
Oct 10, 2014 12:48 PM Andy Bryan 4 Comments
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Just Pretend It Isn't There?
The Rev. Andy Bryan ponders how it can be that there's no way to resolve the internal contradictions of the Book of Discipline, as in the case of the Rev. Frank Schaefer's conviction for conducting the marriage of his gay son. Read more
Dec 11, 2013 10:43 AM Andy Bryan 3 Comments
Dividing the UMC is No Solution - Try Local Autonomy
Rumors of schism in The United Methodist Church prompt the Rev. Andy Bryan to argue that local autonomy could be the solution that saves the Wesleyan connection. Read more
Oct 30, 2012 11:02 AM Andy Bryan 2 Comments
UMC Judicial Council Rules, World Keeps Spinning
All the fuss over removing ineffective clergy fails to take stock of what is required for creating spiritually vital faith communities, writes the Rev. Andy Bryan. Read more
Oct 30, 2012 10:34 AM Andy Bryan 1 Comments
Who Teaches Whom?
Working with children puts a different perspective on who's the teacher and who's the student, writes the Rev. Andy Bryan. Read more
Sep 7, 2012 3:29 PM Andy Bryan
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Relationship Changes Everything
Rev. Andy Bryan's "Grow Group" has a surprisingly respectful and meaningful conversation about whether David and Jonathan in the Old Testament had a gay relationship. Read more
Jul 2, 2012 8:41 PM Andy Bryan
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General Conference Could Be Our 'Facebook'
The Rev. Andy Bryan comments on the aftermath of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference. Read more
May 9, 2012 2:54 PM Andy Bryan 3 Comments
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