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Anything Goes: Part II
I just recently finished a 3-week New Member Inquiry class in which I ask individuals and families what drew them to our local church; give the history of our local church; cover expectations they...
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Anything Goes: Part III
What started out as a marketing campaign morphed into something else, which could be part of the reason why the stereotype that United Methodists “believe anything” is still going strong (read Part I...
View ArticleLeading With Thanks
We all enjoy being appreciated, especially when that appreciation comes from a boss, supervisor, or leader. It makes us feel valued, gives a sense of accomplishment, and boosts confidence. When an...
View ArticleA House Divided
As part of #DreamUMC turning 1 year old, individuals have been encouraged to blog on one topic together. The topic is: Is Schism the best future for The UMC? Why / Why not? My guess is that I will be...
View ArticleDietrich Bonhoeffer Quote
Let him who is not in community beware of being alone. Into the community you were called, the call was not meant for you alone; in the community of the called you bear your cross, you struggle, you...
View ArticleBending God’s Will
If you haven’t already, it will only be a matter of time before you see some prominent Christian figure make a statement attributing God’s wrath, judgment, and will to the devastation in Oklahoma. Not...
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Poopsmith
There is a great kids song by Over The Rhine entitled, “The Poopsmith Song,” (listen on Spotify here) on the album, For The Kids Three. I bring this up because we have started potty training our 2.5yr...
View ArticleMore Than Finding
In the Gospel of Luke (15:1-7) Jesus tells a parable about a man who has a sheep that gets lost, leaves the rest of the flock, and goes out to find the one. He eventually finds the lost sheep he was...
View ArticleHoop Jumping
For so long it’s felt like having to jump through one hoop after another. I’ve worked at the same United Methodist Church for over a decade and have been appointed as one of its associate pastors since...
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Scouting An Invitation
The United Methodist Church has a long history of ministry with the Boy Scouts of America, being its second largest sponsor with 363,876 scouts in 10,868 units chartered by 6,700 churches (source)....
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The Dawn Breaks
The dawn breaks on the longest night of the year. The light of morning pierces into the darkness of night, reminding us of hope’s presence. Many of you have been walking through the longest night of...
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