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UMR Communications Board Meeting

A week ago today, I was at a UMR Communications board of directors meeting. This was my first meeting. There are a great deal of challenges and opportunities that are before UMR Communications. I am excited to see what will be next. Will you please share how you connect with UMR Communications? It may be […]

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Reading Time: Blogs vs. Books

One of my responsibilities as a pastor is to be theologian in residence for the congregation which I serve. One of the ways that I seek to do this is through reading and study – primarily of the Bible and secondarily in other sources. I use Google Reader to keep up with blogs. I currently […]

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Summer Reading List

One of the things which I relearned on vacation a couple weeks ago is how important it is for me to spend time reading. It is good for my soul. Here is what I have on my summer reading list: Bible Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies by Charlene Li and Josh […]

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Speedlinking – January 19, 2009

I trust Kevin and have added to my wish list from his Top 10 Books of 2008. Thanks to Dagney for the open, honest and raw expression at A Very Serious Post, Not for the Feint Hearted. Make sure that you are not Swatting at gnats Why not? A UMC Coffee House My Family is […]

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Name Your Price II – Church, Faith and Theology Books

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 […]

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Name Your Price – Church, Faith and Theology Books

I am uncluttering my bookshelves and you can benefit. 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 andrew.conard (at) cor . org with “Name Your Price” in the subject line. Include the titles that you want and your offer price. I […]

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How were books of the Bible chosen?

I have had the opportunity to lead the Builders Sunday Morning Small Group for three weeks studying the gospel according to Mark. This question was shared during our time together. The question of how these particular four gospels were chosen among the various compilations and writings of the stories of Jesus that were circulating among […]