A trend is developing in the way that some United Methodist bishops are handling complaints against pastors who perform same-sex weddings or unions. Instead of bringing accountability, the complaint process is being turned on its head and used to promote the very behavior that is the subject of the complaint! This trend began with the… Continue reading When Is Accountability of No Account?
Month: November 2014
Missional Church: The Need for Incarnational Ministry
With this post, I continue a series of reports on the recent New Room Conference sponsored by Seedbed and the Wesleyan Covenant Network. One of the keynote presenters was Alan Hirsch, a pastor and Missiologist from South Africa who has served in ministry in Australia and California. He is in the unique position of being… Continue reading Missional Church: The Need for Incarnational Ministry