Our church and our culture are divided. Same-sex marriage, gender identity, pornography, abortion, cohabitation, divorce. These and other “culture war”
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In late November, the Germany Central Conference and the Norway Annual Conference both took steps to reject United Methodism’s long-standing
Read MoreThe current focus of our denomination is rightly on how to do effective ministry in the midst of a pandemic
Read MoreIn conversations and emails, I have frequently heard frustration and confusion regarding the situation in The United Methodist Church. Perhaps
Read MoreOver the last 20 years, I have witnessed friends and colleagues in other mainline denominations struggling with principled disagreements over
Read MoreEvery person is to be highly valued. That value makes it important to listen to every voice, whether critical or
Read MoreIn an action taken July 3, the British Methodist Conference voted 247-48 to approve a report titled God in Love
Read MoreAt the St. Louis General Conference and since, conservatives have often been accused of being hateful, bigoted, and punitive toward
Read MoreDear Dr. Howell, A friend called my attention to the video you posted on YouTube for your congregation. I believe you to
Read MoreOne of the less noticed aspects of the One Church Plan (OCP) is how it minimizes the voices of laity
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