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annual conference leadership ministry

Annual Review for Clergy – District Superintendent Version

As a United Methodist clergy person, part of my annual routine is a conversation with my District Superintendent about life and ministry. My conversation with the Topeka District Superintendent, Rev. Kay Scarbrough, is next week and thought you might be interested in the written responses which I provided in advance. I would love to hear […]

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life

My 31st Birthday

Today is the day. I’m 31. I suppose that makes me in my early 30s. Any advice on this decade?

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church worship

Good, Holy or Great Friday

No matter how you refer to this day, it is one on which we remember the pivotal event in human history – Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, suffered and died in a way that was redemptive for all creation. I am looking forward to participating in the Good Friday Prayer Vigil at Resurrection. How will […]

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life

Our Fourth Wedding Anniversary

On June 3, 2006, Nicole Scherle and I were married. It has been a great journey. This is one of our engagement photos at the bench where we were engaged by the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. Our friend, Kim Jackson, did a great job taking the photos.

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ministry worship

Resurrection’s Christmas Eve Worship Schedule

Christmas Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. We began our Christmas Eve services yesterday to help make room for guests today. Here is a complete run down of the services for the afternoon and evening. December 23 3:00 – Children’s Christmas Eveat Central […]

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fun

Happy Birthday USA

I hope that you have an excellent, celebratory and safe Fourth of July!

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changing lives

Adventures in Ministry – June 15, 2009

One of the great joys of ministry is to have the opportunity to work with a great team of Congregational Care Ministers. These women and men are trained and equipped to provide care for the congregation in partnership with the efforts that I lead as a pastor of congregational care. This evening I am grilling […]