“Give me one hundred [people] who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergyman or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon the earth.” –John Wesley Does this describe you? Are you under age 35 and […]
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United Methodist News Service = FAIL This morning I was reading news on the USA Today app on my iPhone when I came across this headline, Methodists defeat gay-related membership policy, with the lead sentence: United Methodists have defeated amendments that would have made church membership open to all Christians regardless of sexual orientation and […]
As of July 1, 2009 I have completed three years under appointment as a United Methodist pastor. At this point my appointment history is pretty simple: July 2006 to present – Appointed to The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection As I begin my fourth year of appointment, I am looking forward to ordination in […]
6 Questions for The United Methodist Church is an open project and I have been encouraged by the response. If you are interested in data of participation from the project check it out at http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=r06wd0oDSanzEZ3I9gWArVQ&output=html Data for the day should be added in the morning. Feel free to use the data how you want. By […]
Another question that has been asked of 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church, “Where is it leading?” Ultimately, I pray that this project is leading where God wills. The stated purposes of the project are: Raise important questions for next steps in the life of the denomination. Provide guidance for future face to face […]
Within the first day of 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church, someone asked, Is this only for young clergy? The answer is a resounding no. While 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church is hosted by http://www.umcyoungclergy.com it is open to all people of The United Methodist Church. The project becomes better with each […]
Today is the first official #6qumc Tuesday. What is #6qumc Tuesday? Thanks for asking. #6qumc Tuesday is a part of 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church. As a part of #6qumc Tuesday: Invite others to take part in 6qumc by posting the link, http://bit.ly/6qumc, on Facebook and Twitter with #6qumc (a Twitter hashtag – […]
I am excited and encouraged by 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church. The purpose of this project is to: Raise important questions for next steps in the life of the denomination. Provide guidance for future face to face gatherings. Shape the discourse across the denomination. 6 Questions is for all the people of The […]
6 Questions for The United Methodist Church (which you can read about here) is a new kind of project within the denomination. This project is distinct in that it: seeks to shape a conversation, not produce immediate action steps. offers the opportunity for any question to be received on the same playing field. does not […]
The UMC has: 1 Mission 3 simple rules 4 areas of focus 5 practices Now… “Leaders do not need answers. Leaders must have the right questions.” — Lovett Weems Purpose of 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church (6qumc) Raise important questions for next steps in the life of the denomination. Provide guidance for future […]
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One month from today, I will transition from my role as pastor of congregational care to internet campus pastor. Here is the official announcement in the senior pastor’s eNote: Andrew Conard will move from his responsibilities of congregational care for persons whose last names begin with N – R and instead he will focus on […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 