Today is my 32nd day as the preacher assigned to Berryton United Methodist Church. It has been a wonderful journey of learning, sharing, and welcome. I am so grateful for the warm welcome that we have received from the congregation and community. One of the ways that I have been learning about the congregation is […]
One of the passages in the scripture that I find baffling is in Exodus 4:24: “At a lodging place on the way, the Lord met Mosest and was about to kill him.” (NIV) This is as Moses was on his way to Egypt after meeting God at the burning bush and being sent to return to Egypt to […]
I am back from paternity leave and am considering resuming posting here at Thoughts of Resurrection. However, when I checked my stats of views over the past few months, I found something interesting. In the month of January, I made no posts to the blog and the average page views per day was only down […]
My favorite topic as a part of 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church is for a member of a local United Methodist Church. I have found that this topic has generated a large number of questions and I have found them to be most helpful. What’s your question? Visit http://bit.ly/6qumc to get involved. Read […]
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 […]
Who should be at the table? Good question and response. Are there Wesleyan Basics Worth Reclaiming? Fantastic post. I laughed at the comparison because of the reference and the possibilities. The ‘Pinky and The Brain’ Approach to Online Ministry I found a helpful perspective at Twitter Moment.
Power Down For the Planet – Good plan. Simple Guidelines for Workplace Quality over Quantity – This is a dream list for me. A perspective that makes me stop and think at Video Venue Churches: Pay your taxes. The most powerful word is no – Amen. I love it – Boom Done An Open Letter to […]
I received this question from a blog reader like you. Do you have a question? Check out this post to let me know. At The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, our facilities are fully accessible according to ADA guidelines. In regard to the particular questions from the reader: Is it easy to get in […]
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 […]
I heard this question last week and it really stuck with me. It is a simple question that can say a lot about someone’s journey of faith. I think that it could be asked effectively to both Christians and non-Christians. It doesn’t have a pre-supposed “right answer” and is non-confrontational. My response? Jesus is my […]
Whatever Happened to Wesley’s Explanatory Notes? Great question from Kevin Watson. How would you define what’s necessary for a group to become a church? Another great question, this time from Tony Steward. Ben Simpson compiles some well written thoughts on the times in which we live at Thoughts… Assessing our Time… My Path to Me […]
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 