A trend is developing in the way that some United Methodist bishops are handling complaints against pastors who perform same-sex
Read MoreWith this post, I continue a series of reports on the recent New Room Conference sponsored by Seedbed and the
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter are abuzz with reaction to the Judicial Council decision released Monday to affirm the reinstatement of Frank
Read MoreGood News strongly disagrees with the October 27 decision of the Judicial Council to uphold the appeals committee and restore
Read MoreSeveral weeks ago, I attended the inaugural New Room Conference in Franklin, TN, sponsored by Seedbed and the Wesleyan Covenant
Read MoreThe mantra in The United Methodist Church right now is “accountability.” The Council of Bishops has repeatedly committed itself to
Read MoreWhen a person brings up the Book of Discipline in a United Methodist meeting, most eyes glaze over. A seminary
Read More“Accountability” is the watchword of the numerous Judicial Council cases to be considered at its October 22-25 meeting in Memphis,
Read MoreThe impulse to include everyone in everything is an admirable trait. God’s love is inclusive (“God so loved the world”)
Read MoreThe potential for separation in The United Methodist Church has sparked a lot of thinking and discussion regarding unity. Appeals
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