It is hard to miss this billboard on I-35 just outside of Emporia, KS. I do not think that it is the most helpful way to connect people with Christ. However, I think that there may be a few people who would respond to this type of invitation. I think that one of the least […]
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This week, I am attending the Kansas Area Seminar for Professional Ministry – Ancient Insight in HD. You find out more information here (PDF document). Keynote speakers: Dr. Leonard Sweet, dean of Drew University Theological School Dr. Alyce McKenzie, assocociate professor of homiletics, Perkins School of Theology This is an event open to clergy in […]
I have been able to be at the last two Leadership Institutes here at Resurrection. In 2007, I taught a session, which was a lot of fun. I want you to know about the opportunity to host Leadership Institute at your Annual Conference. You can download a PDF document with more information here. Are you […]
First off – Rock Chalk Jayhawk K-U! I watched the second half of the Orange Bowl last night and watched Kansas beat Virginia Tech 24-21. It was great to see a team from the state of Kansas win in a BCS bowl. Good times 🙂 There were amazing changes of momentum in the game from […]
I am always looking to make greater connections with United Methodists in Kansas – part of that effort is through reading blogs. I have collected links to UMC bloggers in Kansas and at Resurrection – you can find these in the left sidebar. However, I think there are probably some more out there. What other […]
A few weeks ago, I responded to a question that people often ask when they find out that I was a part of the New Church Leadership Institute. There are any number of people who may be asking the question for today – pastors considering starting a new church, people who may be a part […]
Great question. This was a question that was a common part of the New Church Leadership Institute last week. It has also been a common follow up question when people ask either how my trip was last week or where I was last week. I have been considering this question or variations of this question […]
I have been staying at the Kansas cabin at Mount Sequoyah this week while at the New Church Leadership Institute. Here is the lovely exterior of the Kansas cabin. Do you notice the sign on the railing? Here is a closer look… I laughed out loud when I remembered the song that went along with […]
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A Kansas West Welcome
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Imagining the Future
Last night I received our copy of the Kansas West Connection in the mail. The Connection is the monthly newsletter of the annual conference. I was published in the “My Faith Journey” section. I submitted the article in August, but was not sure when or if it would be published. I would like to welcome […]
I am passionate about renewal within the United Methodist Church in Kansas. I believe that Bridges to the Future Capital Campaign for Kansas United Methodists is an important part of this renewal. The following content was provided as a part of the Kansas East Media Packet. “For surely I know the plans I have for […]
I am passionate about renewal within the United Methodist Church in Kansas. I believe that Bridges to the Future Capital Campaign for Kansas United Methodists is an important part of this renewal. The following content was provided as a part of the Kansas East Media Packet. “For surely I know the plans I have for […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 