Molly Simpson is transitioning from associate to the campus pastor at Resurrection West. Molly is a great leader and is unmatched in energy for God’s work in the world. Her creativity and innovation in ministry is an inspiration. My wife, Nicole and I, are blessed to be good friends with Molly and her husband, Ben. […]
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Russell Brown is transitioning from Resurrection West to the Congregational Care team on Central Campus as pastor for those whose last names begin with J-M. Russell has moved in to the new Care office space and I have enjoyed officing next to him thus far. Russell is passionate about caring for others and I am […]
This past weekend was the final weekend in worship for fellow pastors Judy Long O’Neal, Connie Wilson, and Nancy Pauls. Connie will begin ministry at Baldwin City First United Methodist Church on July 1. I have learned a lot from Connie and her ministry at Resurrection. She has a distinct approach to ministry through the […]
This past weekend was the final weekend in worship for fellow pastors Judy Long O’Neal, Connie Wilson, and Nancy Pauls. Nancy will begin ministry at KC Metropolitan Avenue United Methodist Church on July 1. I have learned a lot from Nancy and her ministry at Resurrection. Her light hearted approach to ministry reminded me to […]
It was a really great day at annual conference. This is only my second time to Kansas West Annual Conference, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it, been revived and been glad to be present. Great stuff. A quick overview of the day… Young clergy breakfast and coffee at Mokas Coffee in Salina State of the […]
Today was the first full day of the Kansas West Annual Conference. I am coming to enjoy Annual Conference more each year. Last night was clergy session – a time of gathering and attending to the business of approving clergy for membership in the annual conference, retirements or other changes of status. God’s spirit is […]
Dancing in a Wheelchair by Fritz and Etta Mae Mutti was published in 2001 by Abingdon Press. At the time, Fritz was the bishop of the Kansas Area of The United Methodist Church, including the Kansas East and Kansas West Conferences. Dancing in a Wheelchair is the story of the Mutti family as they experience […]
Nicole and I have started down the journey of looking for a home to purchase. It seems to be a good time to buy and we have received numerous comments about it perhaps being a good idea. It is not easy to predict how long we may be here in the area. We plan to […]
As Judy Long O’Neal transitions to Shawnee Heights on July 1, there is an open associate clergy position at Resurrection. Jeff Clinger has been appointed to Resurrection beginning July 1. The transition has been announced to the conference and to the congregation and on Jeff’s blog. I have come to know Jeff through the blogosphere. […]
Hope springs eternal in the human breast – Alexander Pope. Even here in Kansas City.
My wife and I really enjoy watching college basketball. This lead to a dilemma last Sunday night. I was leading the 5:00 PM worship service and she was on duty at the church as well. This meant that we were going to miss the Davidson / KU basketball game. However, we taped it on our […]
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 […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 