Tag Archives: denomination
Invitations to Young Leaders in the UMC
Currently within the United Methodist Church many persons are taking action toward renewal. Together these actions create a movement of change. I have five invitations for you along with links to specific posts which provide additional about each one. I invite you to: Join other young United Methodist leaders in 40 days of prayer beginning on May [...]
How a Vision for the UMC Becomes Reality
Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. – Japanese proverb In considering the future of the United Methodist Church both vision and action is critical. Yesterday, I outlined a vision for renewal within the denomination and today I will tackle how I think it will happen. I used to think [...]
My Vision for the United Methodist Church
I have been thinking a lot about the United Methodist Church, including the Top 5 Reasons I Stay in The United Methodist Church earlier in the week. My vision for the United Methodist Church is that: Every church or charge will have at least one new member join by profession of faith each year. United Methodists [...]
Questions about The United Methodist Church
Yesterday morning I enjoyed an hour with a small group at Resurrection lead by Nancy. My task was to talk about Methodism – at large. I am passionate about knowing who I am as a United Methodist and helping others claim their identity as well. I began by asking for questions. I sought to respond [...]
Top 5 Reasons I Stay in the United Methodist Church
I stay in the United Methodist Church because: I believe the doctrine and general rules of the UMC are aligned with the scripture and God’s work in the world. I have experienced the fruit of the United Methodist way of faith in my own life and witnessed it in the lives of others. I believe [...]
Kansas House Church Charge – A New Appointment
On or before July 1, 2014 an elder within the United Methodist Church will be appointed within the Kansas Area to oversee a network of house churches across the state that worship via a live internet stream. These house church will consist of 12-20 people who meet together for worship, hold each other accountable to [...]
Church – 10^100
How about a project like this for a church? or a denomination?
The Sticks
As a pastor praying for spiritual revival in the state of Kansas and renewal within the denomination, I found this ministry conference to be particularly fascinating – The Sticks. Check out the website, then come back and let me know what you think about it. Should it out way some other choices that I am [...]
Influencing the United Methodist Church
Last week one of my colleagues asked, Are you comfortable with the influence that The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection has on the United Methodist Church? Yes, I am comfortable with the influence that Resurrection has on the denomination. I think that Resurrection seeks to represent the extreme center in the United Methodist Church [...]
Speedlinking – February 19, 2008
In reviewing a book, Kevin Watson raises the question of congregations connection with the denomination at Vital Signs – Some Thoughts. Michael Lukaszewski gives a great reminder about the focus and purpose within a congregation at What We Don’t Do. Saying “no” an important post from unclutterer. Gavin Richardson gives some faith filled pick up [...]
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