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Diametrically Composed
If "the middle" takes charge of the conversation, the bishops' "A Way Forward" special commission has a chance to achieve unity for The United Methodist Church, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick. Read more
Baptism Is Thicker Than Water
If United Methodists truly believe in God's power to reconcile and unite us, then breaking apart over issues around human sexuality is not an option, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick. Read more
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'Better Than' Religion
When we claim to be "better than" any other faith -- or fellow adherents of our own faith -- we undermine everything that the Bible tells we are to be and do as followers of Jesus Christ, writes the Rev. Dan R. Dick. Read more
How Did I Get Here?
What makes for successful ordained ministry? The Rev. Dan R. Dick interviewed dozens of pastors, district superintendents and bishops to find out. Read more
People We Shouldn't Love
Is there anyone that God doesn't love? And if that's so, how can we not love everyone, asks the Rev. Dan R. Dick. Read more