At the young adult clergy booth at the Kansas West Annual Conference, participants were invited to add a post it note sharing dreams for The United Methodist Church. The responses were (in no particular order): Be Bold to no longer support abortion All means All.. Love God. Love people. Relevance To respect & value young […]
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I am confident and hopeful for the future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas. I have a lot of dreams and visions for what might be possible in the future. I have work to do on bringing them into reality. Here are some tangible next steps that I believe could be a part of […]
I was saddened but not particularly surprised to hear the news that GracePoint United Methodist Church would end worship this past weekend. After the formation of Grace Point Community Church, the potential viability of Grace Point UMC seemed small. I appreciate the commitment of the annual conference to north west Wichita, but I believe that […]
I have heard rumors about what has happened / is happening at GracePoint Community Church and GracePoint United Methodist Church and have sought to compile the story as best as I can. Posts in chronological order: @gpwichita tweet from Sunday afternoon GracePoint Community Church GracePoint United Methodist Church Sunday Setlist … March 1, 2009 GP […]
In January I had the opportunity to hear Bishop Scott Jones speak several times. It was unusual for me to have this much contact with the bishop and I want to share with you some of the things that I heard him say that have made an impact on me. Bishop Jones said… I don’t […]
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 […]
First, let me get a few things straight… I am a provisional elder of the Kansas West Annual Conference serving at a church in the Kansas East Annual Conference. I have not had a close look at the budget of the Kansas East conference. I did not have the opportunity to vote on the budget […]
Today through Thursday I am at the 2009 Kansas Area Seminar for Professional Ministry this year with the theme – The Methodist Movement: Revival not Survival. You can download a PDF with more information about the event here. I am grateful for the opportunity to take time a way for renewal and learning. I will […]
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I want to suggest a blog to you – It’s a Mad Mission… Sign Me Up. Luke Wetzel is a Congregational Care Intern this summer here at Resurrection and is blogging his experience. Among other leadership roles in the denomination, Luke led the Kansas East delegation to General Conference 2008. Check out his thoughts and […]
Dagney Pullin will be appointed as a part of the Discipleship team on July 1. She has been appointed as an associate at Leawood United Methodist Church. Her husband, Dave, leads Saving Grace Productions. Dave and Dagney are both bloggers. I have come to know Dagney through the connection of young adult clergy in the […]
Laurie Barnes is transitioning from the Discipleship to Care team as pastor of prayer ministries. Laurie has been on staff at Resurrection for nearly 10 years and will bring a valuable level of experience on Resurrection staff. Her excitement to be on the Care team has been infectious. I have experienced her willingness to help […]
Nicole Conard is transitioning within the Care team from prayer ministries to pastor for those whose last names begin with S-Z. Over the past two years, Nicole has worked passionately to take prayer to the next level at Resurrection. She has lead the way in developing a class for Praying Out Loud and a DVD […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 