In the Church
Practicing Faith
Three Things I Learned from Our Grandson
Taking a break from his own routines gave the Rev. Jack Shitama a change to be fully present to his grandson, Thomas. Read more
Aug 13, 2019
2:11 PM
Comic-Con Teaches Us About Bible Reading
Reading and interpreting the Holy Bible benefits from two kinds of readers – those who know the canon inside out and those who see the canon's flaws and look beyond them, writes the Rev. Jason Valendy. Read more
Aug 1, 2019
3:42 PM
Failing to Acquire the Fire We Desire
Like building a real-life fire, we have to dry ourselves out in order to catch the flame of living for God, writes the Rev. Jason Valendy. Read more
Jul 29, 2019
11:06 AM
The Lord’s Prayer Is Also Your Prayer Luke 11:1-13
The Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant looks at how Jesus' prayers in the gospels describe him and his followers. Read more
Jul 25, 2019
2:03 PM
Global Nature
Europeans Give More to Central Conferences Than the WCA
With thorough research, Dr. David W. Scott finds that WCA’s offer to save endangered Central Conference ministries may sound great, but it's a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of money funneled through official UMC channels. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
1:20 PM
Core Competencies for Mission Education in Theological Seminaries
Dr. David W. Scott gives United Methodists a look at the foundational skills that missionaries should have, along with a link to a noted scholar's presentation on the development of world Christianity. Read more
Aug 13, 2019
2:11 PM
Evangelism in a Flat Earth
"Flat Earthers" cite shared identity, beliefs, practices, and motivations, which is the realm of religion, writes Dr. David W. Scott. So how do we get them to consider Christianity? Read more
Aug 13, 2019
2:11 PM
Local Church
Men Are A Mess
Gil Hanke, top executive of United Methodist Men, finds there are bright spots in the "ungodly messes" that men are causing. Read more
Aug 9, 2019
Ways United Methodists Can Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
United Methodist congregations and individuals have many opportunities to take a stand against gun violence in America. Read more
Aug 7, 2019
Finance and Administration
Photo by Heather Hahn
Plans Canceled for GC2024 in Philippines
General Conference Commission leaders said the decision was based on the lack of facilities to hold a denomination-wide legislative assembly, which typically draws thousands of delegates and observers. Read more
Aug 12, 2019
Court Docket Reflects Busy Conference Season
The fall agenda of the United Methodist Judicial Council is full of actions taken in reaction to the adoption of the punitive Traditional Plan adopted by the 2019 special called General Conference. Read more
Jul 29, 2019
Apportionment Collection Rates Down after GC2019
The results of the special called 2019 General Conference have led many annual conferences to withhold their "fair-share" contributions. Read more
Jul 22, 2019
