After a week full of clergy transitions here at Thoughts of Resurrection, I thought I would share a slice from a personal transition that happened in 2006. This is a video that was produced for the wedding reception when Nicole and I were married on June 3, 2006. Have a great Friday and enjoy the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Happy Father’s Day to my dad Mark Conard! When we are together, I am often told that we look similar and I always thank people for the compliment. He has taught me a lot about what it means to be a man, a pastor, leader, how to love, care and truly welcome everyone. From when […]
As Nicole and I are starting to pack up to move to our new home we continue to unclutter our bookshelves and you can benefit. This is Name Your Price – Round 2. Name your price on any or all of the books that you can find here – http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pRDjTt3QKYSm_9L3uNCYmQw Send me an email at […]
Email Received: A friend was reading “23 Minutes in Hell” by Bill Wiese. The book was described the book by saying the author was allowed by God to be in Hell for 23 minutes and to witness the agony of those condemned there and was later ‘saved’ by Jesus Christ. Based on an Amazon search, […]
I received the following email from a Resurrection attender this week. I have included my response below and some additional thoughts. It has been edited for anonymity Email Received: A friend of mine has a perspective on prayer that falls under what the internet refers to as Prosperity Gospel. She repeatedly says, “If I pray […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 