I have been thinking a lot about the United Methodist Church, including the Top 5 Reasons I Stay in The United Methodist Church earlier in the week. My vision for the United Methodist Church is that: Every church or charge will have at least one new member join by profession of faith each year. United Methodists […]
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I was saddened but not particularly surprised to hear the news that GracePoint United Methodist Church would end worship this past weekend. After the formation of Grace Point Community Church, the potential viability of Grace Point UMC seemed small. I appreciate the commitment of the annual conference to north west Wichita, but I believe that […]
I stay in the United Methodist Church because: I believe the doctrine and general rules of the UMC are aligned with the scripture and God’s work in the world. I have experienced the fruit of the United Methodist way of faith in my own life and witnessed it in the lives of others. I believe […]
From an email sent to Kansas Area clergy in the United Methodist Church. How do you respond? CONFERENCE STILL COMMITTED TO NORTHWEST SEDGWICK COUNTY WICHITA, Kan.—GracePoint United Methodist Church will have its final worship service on Easter Sunday, but the United Methodist Church remains committed to having a presence in northwest Sedgwick County. “We would […]
Several weeks ago, I interviewed with the Board of Ordained Ministry in Kansas West and was continued as a provisional member of the conference. This is good news. It means that next year I will be eligible to be fully ordained and have all the rights and responsibilities of a clergy person within the United […]
I reserved a booth at Kansas West Annual Conference for young clergy and have the following ideas… Gathering place for young clergy Distribution of social media guide for UM Young Clergy Distribution of physical copy of 40 days of prayer initiative Share ideas for young clergy gatherings throughout the year Potentially a place to audio […]
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Speedlinking – March 23, 2009
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 […]
Visit http://bit.ly/umycsocialmedia Social Media Guide We are a movement of young pastors committed to the fact that God is not done working among us. The numbers and statistics may tell us the end is in sight. But God does the best work in places in need of resurrection. We’re committed to supporting each other, collaboration […]
Thursday and Friday of last week I was part of a gathering of 10 young adult leaders to discern best practices for supporting young clergy in the UMC. This grew out of conversations that began at the UMC Young Clergy Facebook group, video documentary on young clergy and the umc young clergy website. We named […]
I have heard rumors about what has happened / is happening at GracePoint Community Church and GracePoint United Methodist Church and have sought to compile the story as best as I can. Posts in chronological order: @gpwichita tweet from Sunday afternoon GracePoint Community Church GracePoint United Methodist Church Sunday Setlist … March 1, 2009 GP […]
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Speedlinking – February 19, 2009
Why you shouldn’t copy us or anyone else applies to churches as well. Apple’s design process might have some good things to teach about worship design. Hilarity at this blog post – BabyNamer.com Good insights at Top Ten Differences – Small town to megachurch Adam Hamilton asks the provocative question, In 44 Years U.S. UMC […]
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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 […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 