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Wilderness Trail is only 6 days away
Soon we will be in the Mountains of VA enjoying God's Beautiful creation. Our trip is July 8th - 15th.
If you haven't told Stephen that your child is going today is the day to let him know.
Ann Henderson Called everyone on my list today, if you didn't receive a phone call that means I don't know your child is going.
What United Methodist dads really want for Father's Day
United Methodist dads from across the world give us low-cost, high value ideas about what they really want for their special day.
To those who are contemplating leaving the United Methodist Church
I write this letter with an aching heart. I have heard the pain in the voices of so many of you, wondering if it is time to “shake the dust off” and leave your local church. As your bishop, I cannot ask you to stay in a place where your soul cannot be at rest. However, I will share with you why I, a
Real happiness is more than putting on a face
What makes us happy? A United Methodist pastor and a professor agree that it is not about externals we receive or achieve, but an 'inside job.'
How United Methodists can support immigrant families
United Methodists can find ways to make a difference in the lives of immigrants.
Why the Church Struggles with Confirmation
When children are in their early elementary school years, their minds are actually at the peak time for easy rote memorization. And yet, many Protestant churches begin formal confirmation instruction years after this formative period. What are the effects of this lapse in time? Too often, young teens fall away from their church after confirmation—a(...)
Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years
There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.
Why the church should neither cave nor panic about the decision on gay marriage
This is no time for fear or outrage or politicizing.
Why We Are Losing So Many Churches In The United States?
What are some of the reasons that churches in the U.S. are losing members? What can be done to stop this bleeding? How can you help? The Decline of the American Church You might not be surprised that Brazil is the number one receiving nation of foreign missionaries in the world but you might be …
When Is a Church Not a Church?
The tax code allows for some strange political shenanigans.
What's the deal with Methodists and pumpkins?
Hundreds of United Methodist churches have built up a brand as the place to go for pumpkins
What Makes a Church Missional?
Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.
A Secret Learned in Church Revitalization
These people liked to know we were obeying the written and approved structure of the church. When we didn’t follow them exactly they objected. Sometimes loudly. Often in ALL CAPS.
Winter Is Coming: What Do We Do With The Empty Church Buildings?
If Game of Thrones taught me anything, it’s that “winter is coming.” I’ve seen enough of the show and read enough of the books to know that the fact that winter is coming is not a good thing. Summe…
What Makes a Church Powerful?
The church's impact in a community depends on the submission of each individual.
Why Church Leaders Need the Church
When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.
What is United Christian Ministry?
Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school? Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici
How Do You Know if Your Church is Healthy?
There are healthy churches and unhealthy churches (so, so many unhealthy churches). How would you know the difference? I was asked that question recently and this is my attempt at an answer. Transcript Today I want to talk about the health of a local church. Are there ways we can know that a church is healthy or a way we can know it’s unhealthy? And this comes from a question I received from somebody who’s been watching these videos. Let …
9 Trends in Church Membership and Assimilation Processes
I’ve studied churches in the United States for almost twenty years. During those two decades, I’ve seen growing changes in church membership and assimilation processes – particularly among newer an…
Are millennials really 'not going back' to church?
I think the picture is complex, but there are signs that older millennials may in fact, contrary to the headline, be going back to religion.
What the Church Can Learn from 'The Good Place'
There is no such thing as staying out of politics.
