In his new book, Bobby Gross delves into the “seasons of spiritual meaning” of the Christian year. Mary Jacobs spoke with him about living into the church’s calendar.
Most people tend to think of the world’s environmental problems as isolated and overwhelming, but we need to see how they are all interrelated if we want to make a difference, say UM bishops. Robin Russell reports.
Too often our churches want to chase the culture to remain relevant and growing, says Shannon Vowell, but clearly that isn’t working. We must remember that our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Tragedy can take a life away, and with it love may also seem to depart--and anger or estrangement can take its place, says Bishop Woodie White. But as St. Paul reminds us, “love never ends.”
i am constantly frustrated with church folks who extol their social media use for their churches. one such statement is the proverbial "our church is on twitter." i am not sure what that means? how is a church on twitter?...
i had some great giggles today watching these videos on 'return to church' (tip from ian at youthblog). it had me thinking of some of the tricks that we are used to get people 'in the door' and that when...
A few years ago I heard Bishop John Shelby Spong say the Bible is the story of pre-scientific, tribal people who lived before it was known that germs cause disease. He wasn’t denigrating the Bible. He was emphasizing that context should be considered when we read scripture. Obviously, context affected how people viewed the supernatural [...]
Tragedy and calamity strike capriciously and without reason, says the Rev. Skip Blancett of First UMC in Killeen, Texas. But God will right wrongs, and we will be better people for it.
It is natural to look for a “them” to blame in the face of death and chaos, says Robert Hunt. But we must not forget we are people of grace, forgiveness and life.
so i was rather surprised last night when i get a call from one of my youth. i apparently was on the news.. or rather, my twitter was on the news. yup, christian who does the social media & news...
Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter claimed the focus at the 2009 annual meeting of the United Methodist Association of Communicators Oct. 20-23. Cate Monaghan has the story.
United Methodist bishops approved some “interventions” at their fall meeting, including working to eliminate the guaranteed appointment for clergy and revamping the format of General Conference. Robin Russell reports.
Fifth- and sixth-graders at an Oklahoma church are reaching across generations by washing wheelchairs and walkers at nursing homes. John Gordon has the story.
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