In the Church
Practicing Faith
The Jesus Prayer
The Rev. Jim Burklo finds The Jesus Prayer to be a source of strength and comfort in these tumultuous times, so he teaches it to college students. Read more
Sep 23, 2020
2:27 PM
When Everything Says, “It’s Too Late”
We may think it's too late for God to forgive us, but Jesus' parables and his own experience have convinced the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt that God's love has no limits. Read more
Sep 21, 2020
2:48 PM
Choose Life, Peace, and Love
Troubled as our times are, we can still choose to follow the ideals put forth during historic times of change when God's people were challenged, writes the Rev. Dan Morley. Read more
Sep 17, 2020
12:30 PM
More Blessing, Less Cursing
The Rev. Greg Weeks has decided to start using blessings to cope with the many crises we're facing. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
3:21 PM
Global Nature
Driver Arrested in Crash that Killed Bishop
The driver left the scene of the accident that killed Bishop John K. Yambasu and has been in hiding until turned over to police by the car's owner. Read more
Sep 11, 2020
3:40 PM
Bishop Yambasu Remembered as Bridge Builder
Bishop John K. Yambasu was a leader in both The United Methodist Country and his country of Sierra Leone. Read more
Sep 9, 2020
2:54 PM
A New Reformation? Look to the NGOs
The Rev. Mel West believes the church of the future will be measured not by the size of its membership or budget, the beauty of its stained glass, or the reputation of its preacher, but by its service to the world. Read more
Sep 9, 2020
2:54 PM
Ordained Ministry
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Perseverance is the theme for this week's scriptures, from the Hebrews' wandering in the desert through Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Read more
Sep 15, 2020
The National Anthem, Kneeling and Leadership through Self-Differentiation
The best way to find out who is self-differentiated in a congregation is to preach a sermon on a controversial topic while taking a non-anxious emotional stand, writes the Rev. Jack Shitama. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
Local Church
Pandemic ‘Good for Business,’ Says Men’s Ministry Executive
The director of the Center for Men’s Ministry says that the virus and social isolation has slowed things down so men have begun to seek answers to troubling spiritual issues. Read more
Sep 23, 2020
The Church After Covid-19: When Getting Back to Normal is Not a Good Thing
Exactly what the church will look like after we are able to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic in the past-tense is difficult to say, writes the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt. Read more
Sep 9, 2020
Finance and Administration
UMC Group Ruling Update from GCFA
The General Council on Finance and Administration advises local congregations how to update their tax-exempt status while IRS revises rules governing subordinate ministries such as child care centers. Read more
Sep 3, 2020
Savannah Church Disaffiliates from UMC in Support of LGBTQ Rights
The former Asbury UMC in Savannah negotiated its departure through the South Georgia Annual Conference, saying it couldn't remain in the UMC since the Traditional Plan was adopted by the 2019 General Conference. Read more
Sep 3, 2020
Bishop Hearn, Force for Missions, Dies at 89
Bishop Hearn was instrumental in the revival of Methodism in the Soviet Union and was also known for his ecumenical work. Read more
Sep 2, 2020
