In the Church
Practicing Faith
An Affirmation of Faith: For the Self-Exiled During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Glory E. Dharmaraj frames the timeless beliefs of Christian faith in language that affirms our hope in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Mar 25, 2020
4:18 PM
The Virus Through the Lens of Faith
The Rev. John Boley examines the life changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. From the perspective of faith, he offers words of hope and healing. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
12:58 PM
What Kind of God Do You Believe In?
Pastoring through a pandemic is difficult. Now, as in times of John Wesley, “Best of all, God is with us,” says the Rev. Jack Harnish. Read more
Mar 19, 2020
2:42 PM
Grounding Our Faith in the World Caused By This New Realty
The Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant shares some Lenten thoughts on remaining faithful during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Mar 19, 2020
2:42 PM
Global Nature
Roland Fernandes to Lead Global Ministries
Roland Fernandes, a United Methodist layman originally from India, was elected to serve as the next general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries by the agency’s directors. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
4:11 PM
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Methodist Women Leaders in Africa
The increasing number of women leaders among African Methodists offers hope for gender equality in church governance on the continent, writes Dr. David W. Scott. Read more
Mar 5, 2020
1:04 PM
Deputy Exec to Serve as Interim WCC Head
A longtime WCC leader from the Orthodox Church in Romania will serve as the World Council of Churches' top executive beginning April 1. Read more
Mar 5, 2020
1:04 PM
Local Church
COVID-19 Lockdown: Digital Worship Audio Tips
In a guest post from Hacking Christianity, the Rev. Colin Cushman helps worship leaders new to online services with a pesky problem: how to get good audio on their live streams. Read more
Mar 26, 2020
Virus Alters But Does Not Stop Sunday Worship
United Methodists step up to the challenge of COVID-19 restrictions by embracing electronic means of connection and communication. Read more
Mar 17, 2020
Finance and Administration
Church Giving Overcomes Worst Fears
Results for 2019 apportionments showed a payout of 85 percent, much more than original dire predictions by the General Council on Finance and Administration. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
2019 Apportionment Payouts Better than Expected
Payouts for 2019 apportionments proved to be higher than financial officials had expected. Read more
Feb 17, 2020
Top Court Sets Pre-General Conference Docket
The New Jersey Conference's vote on its own "way forward" and the legal impact of improper voting at the 2019 General Conference top the spring docket of the Judicial Council. Read more
Jan 30, 2020
