Staying attuned by Lovett Weems (UM Portal) Pockets of "Youthfulness" in an Aging Denomination By Lovett H. Weems Jr. (Lewis Center for Church Leadership)A review of Isla Morely's Come Sunday by Mayerene Barker (Circuit West) Rethinking church means refocusing on evangelism by Donald W. Haynes (UMPortal) Conservatives nervous as hate crimes bill advances (RNS)
Young Christian Leader Makes Case for 'Unfashionable' Churches (Christian Post)
Marketing the UMC: Avoiding 'Pig in a Poke' Syndrome By Shane Raynor (Wesley Report)
Presbyterians reject openly gay clergy (Dallas Morning News)
Medical workers deserve robust 'conscience clause.'By James O'Neill (USA Today)
United Methodist court rejects gay marriage resolution (Christian Post)
Why Christians should care about the earth By Matthew Sleeth (Good News)First United Methodist Church in Tulsa has long history (GTR News) Some Preachers, Long Gone, Keep Preaching from Beyond the Grave By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
Couple serves God with green ministry (UMNS)
Economy’s loss, our gain: The economic downturn is forcing many people to put the breaks on a lifestyle of high-speed consumptionBy Andrew C. Thompson (UM Portal)
Wanda Jackson: A night with the Queen of Rockabilly who loves Jesus By Dan Kimball (Vintage Faith) UM Judicial Council convenes for Spring session By Joseph Slife (Methodist Thinker)
Majority of SMU students not of Methodist faith (SMU Daily Campus)Worldwide decision: United Methodists to vote on amending constitution By Bill Fentum (UM Portal) 4/14Heidinger reflects on Good News leadership (UMNS)
Easter, unedited: N. T. Wright says the Gospels' Resurrection accounts are odd because they are fresh. (Christianity Today)
The end of Christian America: The percentage of self-identified Christians has fallen 10 points in the past two decades. How that statistic explains who we are now—and what, as a nation, we are about to become. By Jon Meacham (Newsweek)
God still isn't dead: The decline of religion in America has been predicted again and again. By John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge (Wall Street Journal)
Words, photos show struggle in Darfur (UMNS)
TV's Women of Faith: The medium has a long way to go in its portrayal of both women and Christians, but ABC's Lost may be a promising start. (Christianity Today)
Does God require blood? By Riley B. Case (UM Portal)
Q&A: Was Jesus’ divinity only an 'add-on'? Pro: An interview with Robin Myers (UM Portal)Con: An interview with Larry W. Hurtado (UMPortal)Faith-based Advisers Petition Obama on Conscience Protections (Religion News Service)
Churches need courage to welcome warriors (UMNS)
Many stuck in ‘Holy Saturday,’ professor says (UMNS)
Heavenly minded: It’s time to get our eschatology right, say scholars, authors. By Robin Russell (UM Portal)Why is a United Methodist Agency In Court? By Joe Whittemore 3/20Cuba visit brings changes to covenant (UMNS) 3/13Branding Methodism (UM Portal) 3/13Survey: radio most vital, influential info source in developing world (Christian Post) 3/13Job loss provides opportunity to serve others (UMNS) 3/13Egyptian Christian's recognition struggle (BBC) 3/13Prison Fellowship VP testifies before Congress (Prison Fellowship) 3/13Some states push back against stem cell research (Christian Post) 3/13Shane Raynor's revolution (UM Portal) 3/11Church billboards on sex stir community (USA Today) 3/11United Methodists in Nigeria recreate medical board (UMNS) 3/11New Orleans: Christian organization to rebuild first homes (Christian Post) 3/11Simple living a blessing (UM Portal) 3/11Churches offer services to the jobless (UMNS) 3/11More religious violence in Northern Ireland: Brown says assault will not halt peace effort (NY Times) 3/9Event looks at women's identities as caregivers in age of HIV/AIDS (UMNS) 3/9Illinois pastor shot during service (USA Today) 3/91 in 31 U.S. adults in prison, parole or probation (Breakpoint) 3/9Detroit Radiothon raises $2.2 million for Salvation Army (Christian Post) 3/9Wesleyan Christian Advocate ending publication (Methodist Thinker) 3/9The terrible, traumatic, and intolerable name of Jesus (First Things) 3/9Irish worship band "Bluetree" tops charts in U.S. debut (Christian Post) 3/9Secular education, Catholic values (NY Times) 3/9Lutheran debate over sexuality focuses on Scripture (St. Louis) 3/9Little Tokyo church finds answer to its prayers (LA Times) 3/9Fewer identify with a religion (USA Today) 3/9Proposed amendments would separate UMC into "national entities" (Methodist Thinker) 3/5United Methodists and abortion today (Florida e-Review) 3/5Church furnishes homes with help and compassion(UMNS) 3/5"Spiritual" assessment at hospital condemned (BBC) 3/5Sudan expels aid groups (Christian Post) 3/5Donald Haynes: A turning point for women in our journey (UM Portal) 3/5Salvation Army paints kettles green for St. Patrick's Day >(Christian Post) 3/5John Ed Mathison: Seven concerns about the UMC (Methodist Thinker) 3/5Church of England moves forward with plans for women bishops (Christian Post) 2/12UMCOR responds with Gaza relief (UM Portal) 2/12Windrider: faith intersects at Sundance Film Festival (Relevant magazine) 2/12Minnesota youth trades warm bed to raise funds for homeless (UMNS) 2/11UM Publishing House feels impact of economic downturn (UMNS) 2/11The rested leader (Christianity Today) 2/11The Anglicans in Egypt: deeper communion (First Things) 2/11God, justice, and love: the grounds for human flourishing (Christianity Today) 2/11Aging well: elderly need support in transitions (UM Portal) 2/11Police chaplains bring church, community together (UMNS) 2/11Seminaries: not just for pastors anymore (Christianity Today) 2/11Smaller vision may offer denomination some answers (UM Portal) 2/11The art of compassion: music against poverty (Christianity Today) 2/11United Methodists seek to ‘turn worlds upside down’ (UMNS) Leading in the Wesleyan Way: Congress on Evangelism inspires laity, clergy by Amy Forbus (UM Portal) How to pray in financial catastrophe (Christianity Today) 2/6Political exile: strategy for social conservatives in a socially liberal era (Colson) 2/6Spiritual formation agenda: Richard Foster gives three priorities for the next 30 years (Christianity Today) 2/6Anglicans seek extended moratorium on gay bishops (Christian Post) 2/6White House: first couple still looking for church (Christian Post) 2/6Conference gets license to send funds to Cuba (UM Portal) 2/6A safe place: Shalom Zones rebuild lives (UM Portal) 2/6Delegates divide Nigeria Area into three conferences (UMNS) 2/6Commission to aid Anglican-Methodist relations (UMNS) 2/6Cholera hinders distribution of anti-insect blankets (UMNS) 2/6Church groups open doors to ice storm victims (Christian Post) 2/5Firewood ministry warms hearts, homes in mountains (UMNS) 2/5Band of pastors connects with audience (UM Portal) 2/5Pope weighs in on euthanasia debate, declares "false solution" (USA Today) 2/5Zimbabwe's health care system collapses (UM Portal) 2/5Church leaders seek help with congregants' financial struggles (L.A. Times) 2/5Churchgoers turn the other cheek in boxing ring (USA Today) 2/5Co-founder of Habitat for Humanity, Millard Fuller, dies (Christian Post) 2/5Methodist outreach continues as local churches care for thousands of ice storm victims (Kentucky Annual Conference)Methodists in Kentucky work to aid those still without power after ice storm (Kentucky Annual Conference)Churches in Danville, Kentucky provide shelter in ice storm aftermath
Billy Abraham on United Methodism (Methodist Thinker) 1/29 Exile from Babylon: The Iraqi Christian community, now nearly gone, was the church's center for a millennium by Philip Jenkins (Christianity Today)
Methodist Liberation Organization: The United Methodist Church commemorates the nakba by Mark Tooley (Weekly Standard)
1/29 Why numbers are important by Andrew C. Thompson (UMPortal)
1/29Mark Rutland Tapped to Lead ORU (Charisma)
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The last Methodist president by Mark Tooley (American Spectator)
1/27 United Methodists assess Bush Presidency(UMNS)
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Bush's Faith-Based Legacy Key policies at home and overseas will help victims of poverty and disease for years to come. (Christianity Today)
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The new Wesley Study Bible: Shane Raynor interviews Bishop Will Willimon (Wesley Report)
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MLK’s 1964 address to the Methodist Student Movement (Methodist Thinker)
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Ministry tends to feet, dignity of city's homeless (USA Today) 1/26United Methodist Filipino church leaders support beleaguered chief justice in the midst of human rights battle (UMNS) 1/26
Cult watchers reconsider(Christianity Today) 1/26
Churches respond to Africa's call for prayer for Zimbabwe (Christian Post) 1/26 The post-Neuhaus future of evangelicals and Catholics together (Christianity Today) 1/26
Pro-life supporters converge in D.C. for massive rally (Christian Post) 1/22
Stained-glass ceiling? Methodist women seek to pastor large churches (Christian Post) 1/22
Downturn Britain: people turn to church (BBC) 1/22Pastor works pasture to raise food for poor (UMNS) 1/22
New ministry with adoptive families growing by leaps and bounds (Michigan Christian Advocate) 1/22
Study: service attendance, not spirituality, may decrease suicide risk (Christian Post) 1/22
Episcopalians demand $20 million in assets from breakaway group (Christian Post) 1/22
Re-entry: equipped to make a difference (Prison Fellowship) 1/22 Female vicars need not apply (BBC) 1/22Bush's faith-based legacy (Christianity Today) 1/22
Pastor Rick Warren alludes to Jews, Christians in Inaugural prayer (USA Today) 1/22 New Congress will have 53 United Methodists (UMNS) 1/15
Postmodern shift: Seeking new ways to do church by Bill Fentum (UM Portal)
Korean Methodists Celebrate Americans by Mark Tooley (American Spectator)
Crisis situation threatens survival of Zimbabweans (UMNS)
Glory be! Pastor faced life—and death—with grace by Amy Forbus (UM Portal)
New Jersey Rules Against Methodist Group in Gay Rights Case by Shane Raynor (Wesley Report)
Ike survivors welcome donated Christmas decorations (UMNS) 12/23Refugees in U.S. hit hard by economic troubles (Christian Post) 12/23Court: Virginia Episcopal congregations can split (USA Today) 12/23Secret Santas offer Christmas gift help to parents (UMNS) 12/23Audio: do Britons believe in Christmas? (BBC) 12/23United Methodists elect Bishop Yambasu for Sierra Leone (UMNS) 12/23President Bush delivers coats for needy (Christian Post) 12/23Crisis situation threatens survival of Zimbabweans (UMNS) 12/23Pastor faced life - and death - with grace (UM Portal) 12/23Deluge of Christmas spirit at UM church doors (Washington Post) 12/17Attending church a path to longevity? (UM Portal) 12/17Episcopal head addresses controversies, challenges media (Christian Post) 12/17How three women are fighting sex trafficking (Christianity Today) 12/17Campaign offers life-saving help to Ivoirian families (UMNS) 12/17
Rick Warren unsatisfied with making abortions "rare" (Christian Post) 12/17British street pastors aid drinkers (BBC) 12/17
"Screwtape" on stage (Relevant) 12/17
UM bishops hail Obama election, mostly avoid comment on homosexual ordinationby Rebekah Sharpe (UM Action)
The denomination can grow again, says Texas pastor by Boyce Bowdon (UM Portal)
‘Church and Society’ to Obama: End protections for unborn by Joseph Slife (Methodist Thinker)
United Methodism’s lobby office convenes by Rebekah Sharpe (UM Action)
Tents of Hope send message of love to Sudan by Kathy Gilbert (UMNS)
Enlightenment rationalism needs a Spirit-breakthrough by Donald W. Haynes (UM Portal)
Wesley's pro-lifers by John Lomperis (American Spectator)
Bishops told to take risks, 'stumble' in God’s light by Robin Russell (UM Portal)
General Board of Global Missions Gears Up & Gives Grants by Rebekah Sharpe
Debunking the New Atheists by Will Deuel (UM Portal)
Music and Conversation: Jenny Youngman about the release of her first CD (UMC)
God, humbug: humanist holiday ads say just be good (USA Today) 11/13"Cry of the Orphan" media blitz aims to reach over 25 million with pro-adoption message (Christian Post) 11/13So much for tolerance: the aftermath of Prop 8 (Breakpoint) 11/13Can we really celebrate Holy Communion online? (UM Portal) 11/13
Faith helps man turn trash into treasure (UMNS) 11/13Homeless no more, documentary subject helps others (UM Portal) 11/13
Should religion or science define death? (Washington Post) 11/13Methodists add "witness" to church's vows (Daily Mail) 11/13United Methodists receive licenses to work in Cuba (UMNS) 11/13
Church has place in new planned community (UMNS) 11/13 Catholic bishops plan to forcefully confront Obama (Chicago Tribune) 11/13
Grace United Methodist Church opens doors of new community center. Check out the video. (NBC2)
RENEW network opposes REAL: news release 11/2 Judicial Council sends controversial cases back to conferences (Methodist Thinker) 10/30
Venturing out to Juarez: all-women trip tiring, but soul strengthening (UM Portal) 10/30 Wesley Seminary professor addresses pro-homosexuality group (UMAction) 10/30The value of a nickel (UM Portal) 10/30
In faith, morality, and politics, Hamilton sketches the shades of grey (UMAction) 10/30
Do immigration concerns equal racism? (Mark Tooley for American Spectator) 10/30
Review: "Mainline or Methodist? Rediscovering Our Evangelistic Mission" (UM Portal) 10/30Four ways teachers and students can get more out of Sunday School (UM Portal) 10/30
Chaplains: ministry to warriors is exciting, humbling (UMNS) 10/30
Military chaplains extend church's global outreach (UMNS) 10/30
Don't let worry win over faith (UM Portal) 10/30Q&A: Leading seminary students toward renewal (UM Portal) 10/29 Cross opens doors for military chaplains to minister (UMNS) 10/29
Copper mines from time of King Solomon found (AP) 10/29
Iraqi Christians' fear of exile (BBC) 10/29First La
dy's focus: sending life-saving nets to refugees (Interpreter) 10/29
World Vision: thousands flee as crisis rages in eastern Congo (Christian Post) 10/29
Chaplains provide "listening ears," "tender hearts" (UMNS) 10/29
Retired United Methodist bishops ordain lesbian minister for dissident group (UMAction) 10/22 Two Methodist women get "extraordinary ordination" (Baltimore Sun) 10/22
Human trafficking becomes ecumenical target (UM Portal) 10/20 Unholy row threatens Holy Sepulchre (BBC) 10/20Care-giving clergy need to give self-care, too (UMNS) 10/20
Rome's battle for the Bible (Christianity Today) 10/20 Call + Response: freedom, justice, and rock 'n roll (National Review) 10/20
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SUPREME COURT RULING ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE By Dr. James V. Heidinger II,
President of Good News10/14
Renew Network Questions United Methodist Leaders
Dining with Ahmadinejad10/8 Hoosier United Methodists establish new conference (UMNS) 10/7Hymned Again (Christianity Today) 10/7
Events in Mulungwishi (UMC Congo blog) 10/7
Traditional marriage supporters collect record donations in California (Christian Post) 10/7
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Beliefnet) 10/7
"Fireproof" moves past $12 million (Christian Post) 10/7
New research: What Americans really believe by Joseph Slife (Methodist Thinker) 10/1
Biblical authority: The ring of inner truth by Donald W. Haynes (UM Reporter)
Malaria captures attention of United Methodist leaders by Deborah White (UMNS)
Local Churches Step Up to Ministry in Their Communities by Susan J. Meister (UMCOR)
African bishops issue renewed call against poverty by Linda Green (UMNS)
Texas United Methodists need help to rebuild after Ike by Kathy L. Gilbert (UMNS) Giving back: Big churches pledge revitalization help by Robin Russell (UM Reporter) Enough is enough by Joe Whittemore (Methodist Thinker)
Every Christian needs community by Andrew C. Thompson (UM Reporter)
Little church feeds multitudes after Hurricane Ike by Kathy L. Gilbert (UMNS)
Great Event challenges African-American churches by Larry R. Hygh Jr. (UMNS)
The little camp that could: VBS for kids with disabilities blooms into Christian confab by Mary Jacobs (UM Reporter)India's remote faith battleground (BBC) 9/29
Our weaknesses, God's glory (Breakpoint) 9/29
Who is visiting small churches today? (UMNS) 9/29
Texas United Methodists need help to rebuild after Ike (UMNS) 9/29
Reclaiming Sabbath might aid our faith (UM Portal) 9/18 T.S. Eliot on religion without humanism (First Things) 9/18
Children learn reading skills in homeless shelter (UMNS) 9/18
Touched by an angel? Most say they've been protected (USA Today) 9/18
Faith-based TV program finds success in U.S. prisons (Christian Post) 9/16
Arrests over India church attacks (BBC) 9/16Indiana hope-filled film fest (Christianity Today) 9/16
Ministry builds, recycles cottages for the elderly (UMNS) 9/16
Norris writes "Acedia," finds God's joy again (USA Today) 9/16"Wesley" movie to join faith-based fall lineup (Christian Post) 9/15
Brazil evangelicals seek drug gangs' lost souls (NY Times) 9/15 College students meet million-meal challenge (UMNS) 9/15
Big churches pledge revitalization help (UM Portal ) 9/15Gustav leaves behind plenty of debris for clean up (UMNS) 9/9
Creating culture (Christianity Today) 9/9"Bands Without Borders" (Relevant magazine) 9/9 Creative, courageous care (Christianity Today) 9/9 Not an either/or choice: the planet vs. the poor (Breakpoint) 9/9 Amid dwindling numbers, megachurches seek the "seekers" (USA Today) 9/9
Pilgrimage travel packages (NY Times) 9/9
Pastors: food, prayers needed for Gustav survivors (UMNS) 9/9
Baton Rouge church houses Red Cross volunteers (UMNS) 9/4Flooding overwhelms hungry Haitians (MSNBC) 9/4Zimbabwe's economic woes create urgent funding need for Africa University (UMNS) 9/4
United Methodists to assess hurricane's impact (UMNS) 9/3Colson: the selection of Sarah Palin (Christian Post) 9/3Hosting the homeless (Christianity Today) 9/3Raising kids' biblical literacy (UM Portal) 9/A warlord's quest for forgiveness (BBC) 8/27Hope for young women: Mercy Ministries (Mercy Ministries) 8/27Completing Adam's task (First Things) 8/27United Methodist Men seeks to reach all men (UMNS) 8/27Gabe Dixon opts for service over celebrity (Christianity Today) 8/27Texas church crosses the border for ministry (UMNS) 8/27Anglican priest cracks Charles Wesley code (Christian Post) 8/27Bishop Yemba reelected in Congo (UMNS) 8/27All shall be well: the distinctive emphasis on healing in Christian history (Christianity Today) 8/20Kenyans displaced after elections still need aid (UMNS) 8/20UM Judicial Council sets fall docket (UM Portal) 8/20For coach, God and archery are a package (NY Times) 8/20Iraqi refugees arriving in U.S. for resettlement (Christian Post) 8/20Land hosting Congo mission's well sold to mining company (Congo blog) 8/20Florida church teaches church planters to fertilize soil (UMNS) 8/20Churches anxious over fighting in ex-Soviet republic of Georgia (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) 8/1436 states release ill or dying inmates (USA Today) 8/14UMCOR coordinates supplies for nation of Georgia (UMNS) 8/14How to know if you're called to plant a church (Outreach) 8/14Wesley's essays speak to modern day food shortage (UM Portal) 8/14True martyrdom: loving life, not death (Breakpoint) 8/12California court OKs homeschooling (Christian Post) 8/12First Lady distributes mosquito nets on Asia trip (UMNS) 8/12Masculinity movement (Christianity Today) 8/12Inmates' artwork on show at church (BBC) 8/12From Wall Street to prison: Catherine Rohr (Christian Post) 8/12Colson: corrections in crisis (Christian Post) 8/6Older but wiser: Kentucky church keeps older members active (UM Portal) 8/6Stephen Curtis Chapman & family to appear on Good Morning America, Larry King (BeliefNet) 8/5Church developers explore United Methodist "myths" (UMNS) 8/5Top Hamas leader's son converts to Christianity (Christian Post) 8/5Mending broken bikes repairs broken community (UMNS) 8/4Racing for Jesus: bringing faith to Nascar (Christianity Today) 8/4Anglican leader urges ban on gay bishops (USA Today) 8/4Indiana floods leave behind long-term needs (UMNS) 8/4Colson: Bush, China, & the Olympics (Christian Post) 8/4Conference helps Korean clergy, laity to partner (UMNS) 8/1Constrained no longer: Christ, college, and the power of Veritas (Breakpoint) 8/1Desire to build a church leads to player's Major League comeback (Christian Post) 8/1Bikers rumble to United Methodist church (UMNS) 7/28Judicial Council sets docket for fall meeting (UMNS) 7/28Iraqi Christians are urged to return (BBC) 7/28Two killed, seven injured in Tennessee church shooting (USA Today) 7/28Helping those abused by human trafficking (UM Portal) 7/28Support in health crisis: helping patients and their caregivers (UM Portal) 7/25The death of Protestant America: a political theory of the Protestant mainline (First Things) 7/25A review of William Wilberforce: the life of the great anti-slave trade campaigner (Wall Street Journal) 7/25When weddings are a career risk: gay-marriage ruling vexes California clergy (Wall Street Journal) 7/24At nation's churches, guys are few in the pews (USA Today) 7/24Pastors defy UM officials to conduct gay weddings. Bishop warns of consequences to violating guidelines (L.A. Times) 7/24Does satan really exist? Many United Methodists see evil as more subtle (UM Portal) 7/24Penny Project nets big bucks: youth group raises over $180,000 (UM Portal) 7/21Bishop Shamana rules Cal-Nevada statement on same-sex unions void (UMNS) 7/21Waves of Chinese intellectuals come to Christ (Christianity Today) 7/21How to create spiritual sanctuary in your home (Christianity Today) 7/16Church creates housing for families in need (UMNS) 7/16Food shortages hurt church's response to hunger (UMNS) 7/16Colson: Oil and the poor (Breakpoint) 7/16Itineracy: a means of grace (UM Portal) 7/16Magdalena House offers new start for abused women (UMNS) 7/16Retired pastors offer to perform gay weddings (UM Portal) 7/16Anglicans at Lambeth: what's at stake (First Things) 7/14Colson: China's unwanted men (Christian Post) 7/14Founder of "Street Pastors": show more love (Christian Post) 7/14California Methodists react to same-sex ruling (UMNS) 7/10Church offers worship for special-needs adults (UMNS) 7/10Billy Abraham: terrorism and moral challenges (UM Portal) 7/10Soaring fuel price forces missions group to make cuts (Christian Post) 7/10Hillsong Conference kicks off with over 24,000 (Christian Post) 7/8Olympic prayer wrist bands (Voice of the Martyrs, China Aid)Mentoring leaders (featuring Wayne Cordeiro) (mentoringleaders.com) 7/8 Christian persecution persists ahead of Beijing Olympics(Christian Post) 7/7Interview: Why they're not emergent(Breakpoint) 7/7Current philosophy and the existence of God(Christianity Today) 7/7Flood buckets help towns soak up damage(UMNS) 7/7Residents in Catholic, mainline communities live longer(Christian Post) 7/7Gas prices crunch congregations(UM Portal) 7/7Good News Magazine Facebook Group(Facebook) 7/3Fiction for formation(Building Church Leaders) 7/3Pittsburgh church helps amputees in Sierra Leone(UMNS) 7/3What's so great about Christianity? Dinesh D'Souza answers(UM Portal) 7/3Churches get creative as gas prices deter congregants(USA Today) 7/3Couple delivers food to people - and pets - in need(UMNS) 7/3When car seats become church pews: New Hope UMC(Christian Post) 7/3(UMNS) 7/3Flooded Cedar Rapids church offers witness in crisis(UMNS) 7/3Willow Creek steps up to feed its 20,000 attendants(Christian Post) 7/3Rahab ministries reach women in Bangkok(Rahab Ministries) 7/3Methodist youth on a mission(KFSM) 6/23
Moving out of the bubble by Andrew C. Thompson (UM Reporter) 6/23The five steps of getting un-lost: I Once Was Lost has wisdom for those trying to reach young skeptics. Review by Chap Clark (Christianity Today)
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Young adults address human trafficking, slavery (UMNS)
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First steps to transform congregational culture by Donald W. Haynes
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Da Vinci Code movie banned from filming in church (AP)
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United Methodists give Bonhoeffer martyr status (UMNS)
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Marketing helps grow young adult classes by Boyce Bowdon (UM Reporter)
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Tim Keller Reasons with America: The New York pastor explains why he's taking his ministry model on the road. (Christianity Today)
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Updates from D.R. Congo (UM Congo Blog) 6/10Zimbabwe police raid Christian offices(Christian Post) 6/10Small conference makes large contribution to missions (UMNS) 6/10Methodist volunteers stitch comfort clothes for wounded soldiers (UMNS) 6/4California Senate mulls assisted suicide bill(Christian Post) 6/4A $10 mosquito net is making charity cool: seven year old Katherine Commale(NY Times) 6/4UMC is more of one mind than two: commentary by Walter Fenton (UM Reporter) 5/29
UMC continues decades-long crawl to pro-life direction(Life News) 5/27Special prayers for the Congo(UMC Congo blog) 5/27Conference shortens candidacy process (UMNS)
How churches can refine message on homosexuality (UM Reporter)
Faith groups work toward relief in Myanmar (UMNS)
Liberian President Sirleaf addresses United Methodists (UMNS)
Amendment would give voting rights to local pastors (UMNS)
Saving Methodism: The struggle within reflects the struggles without(National Review)
Jurisdictional conferences will elect, assign bishops (UMNS)
Delegates call for world peace, end to war in Iraq(UMNS)
Young Russian pastor shares courageous journey (UMNS)
United Methodists respond to China earthquake (UMNS)
Assembly sets guidelines on clergy effectiveness (UMNS) Pastor preaches recovery from alcoholism, addictions (UMNS) Proposed new hymnal will go to 2012 assembly (UMNS) 5/14Theological education in Africa gets a boost (UMNS) 5/14Christian groups rush aid to Burma as "greater disaster" looms (Christian Post) 5/14Franklin Graham visits China ahead of Olympics (Christian Post) 5/14Teens help homeless with fashion show (UMNS) 5/14Life before winter: vital ministry in assisted living facilities, funeral homes (Christianity Today) 5/14Review: "Expelled" was excellent! (Christian Post) 5/14Marines receive "Strength for Service" devotionals (UMNS) 5/14WESLEYAN WISDOM: GC 2008: Outsource study on itineracy United Methodist Reporter By Donald W. Haynes General Conference delegates Rev. Jorge Acevedo and Bill Walker share expectations for General Conference, the church (Florida e-Review) 3/28Florida's leaders say Castro's retirement will have little impact on church, covenant (Florida e-Review) 3/28Challenge to reach young adults sees some success (Florida e-Review) 3/28Pew Study raises questions for Methodist leaders (UMNS) 3/24Modern worship more than just entertainment (UM Reporter) 3/24Sudan Project serves as model for denomination (GBGM) 3/24Jazzy new service swings Minnesota (UM Reporter) 3/24United Methodist membership down, constituency up (UMNS) 3/24Invention pours water on a thirsty world (UMNS) 3/24Restoring a passion for souls (UM Reporter) 3/24United Methodist youth raise $830,000 for the hungry (GBGM) 3/24Prison ministry leads over 250 to Christ (UM Reporter) 3/14
Proposed new hymnal will go to 2012 assembly (UMNS) 5/14Theological education in Africa gets a boost (UMNS) 5/14Cookie bakers fire up ovens for General Conference: 100,000 cookies (UMNS) 5/14Christian groups rush aid to Burma as "greater disaster" looms (Christian Post) 5/14Abuse ministries: anonymous rape tests to go nationwide (USA Today) 5/14Franklin Graham visits China ahead of Olympics (Christian Post) 5/14Teens help homeless with fashion show (UMNS) 5/14Life before winter: vital ministry in assisted living facilities, funeral homes (Christianity Today) 5/14Review: "Expelled" was excellent! (Christian Post) 5/14Marines receive "Strength for Service" devotionals (UMNS) 5/14WESLEYAN WISDOM: GC 2008: Outsource study on itineracy United Methodist Reporter By Donald W. Haynes General Conference delegates Rev. Jorge Acevedo and Bill Walker share expectations for General Conference, the church (Florida e-Review) 3/28Florida's leaders say Castro's retirement will have little impact on church, covenant (Florida e-Review) 3/28Challenge to reach young adults sees some success (Florida e-Review) 3/28A missional future - the United Methodist way (UM Reporter) 3/24John 3:16 vs. the "religious marketplace" (UMNS) 3/24Consider justice over charity, mission leader says (UMNS) 3/24Pew Study raises questions for Methodist leaders (UMNS) 3/24Modern worship more than just entertainment (UM Reporter) 3/24Sudan Project serves as model for denomination (GBGM) 3/24Crunching numbers: by Andrew Thompson (UM Reporter) 3/24Nothing But Nets raises $18 million in first year (UMNS) 3/24Jazzy new service swings Minnesota (UM Reporter) 3/24United Methodist membership down, constituency up (UMNS) 3/24Do United Methodist bishops really value Christian unity? (UM Action) 3/24Invention pours water on a thirsty world (UMNS) 3/24Finding that place in the middle: an interview with Adam Hamilton (UM Reporter) 3/24Bishop Paup to lead Board of Global Ministries (UMNS) 3/24Restoring a passion for souls (UM Reporter) 3/24United Methodist youth raise $830,000 for the hungry (GBGM) 3/24Bishop promotes clusters to reconnect the connection (UMNS) 3/24What is old is new again (UM Reporter) 3/24Prison ministry leads over 250 to Christ (UM Reporter) 3/14The Jewishness of Jesus: Q&A with Dr. Mark Chancey (UM Reporter) 3/14Churches work on immigration (UMNS) 3/14Chaplain helps troops readjust to home life (UMNS) 3/10Ostrich posture or eagle vision on itineracy? by Donald W. Haynes (UM Reporter) 3/10For mainline churches, "everything must change": Q&A with Brian McLaren (UM Reporter) 3/10Assembly delegates to consider over 1,500 petitions (UMNS) 3/10Preach salvation, not self-help (UM Reporter) 3/10"Renewal or Ruin?" DVD attacks IRD (IRD) 3/10Church remembers Evangelical United Brethren roots (UMNS) 3/10Grounded in Wesleyan standards: Q&A with Thomas Oden (UM Reporter 3/10)Iraqi PM: Christians essential to Iraq (Washington Post) 3/4Elderly Mozambique women robbed of food, blankets (UMNS) 3/4Survey: Americans freely change, or drop, their religions (USA Today) 3/4Sharing "my civil rights story" by W. Astor Kirk (UMNS) 3/4Women's Division: Mission study consistent with church's stand for Israel-Palestine peace (UMW) 3/4Old hymns are new again at Highland Park UMC: services tailored to worshippers' preferences (Dallas Morning News) 3/4Methodist guide on Mideast conflict blasted as "hate" (Israel e-news) 3/4Methodists to consider divestment plans: Jews decry "anti-Israel" path (Christian Century) 3/4SMU, Bush Foundation approve presidential library (UMNS) 3/4State investigates Methodists in Russia at Orthodox bishop's request (Christian Post) 3/4No future for Methodists unless change occurs, say leaders (Christian Post) 3/4Methodist Church Makes Same-Sex Ceremonies Available in DCAfrica Upper Room director guides growing ministry (UMC.org) 2/11The Bible as graphic novel, with Samurai stranger named Christ (NY Times) 2/11Egypt to recognize Copt converts (BBC.org) 2//11Early Lent takes some Christians by surprise (LA Times) 2/11Good News press release 2/11/08United Methodists explore church's global structure (UMNS) 2/8Stand against genocide by Robert Spencer (Front Page) 2/8More evangelicals join Lent observance (Christian Post) 2/6News briefing offers glimpse into assembly changes (UMC.org) 2/6Anglicans move separate ways ahead of major meeting (Christian Post) 2/6Judicial Council to be 'on call' at General Conference (UMC.org) 2/6UM task force recommends ways to improve clergy health (UMC.org) 2/6Red Cross braces for cutbacks (USA Today) 2/6Chuck Colson: Art, worship, and the Bible (Christian Post) 2/6Interview: Bishop Timothy Whitaker (IRD) 2/4Interview: Bishop Lindsey Davis (IRD) 2/4Restoring the "Adventure of Following Jesus" (IRD) 2/4Kelly Sisney: Laughter is a gift we are supposed to use (UMC.org) 2/4UM officials urge anti-Israel divestment to delegates (IRD) 2/4Delegates hear petition on divestment (UM Portal) 2/4United Methodist agency official denounces UMAction, Good News (IRD) 2/4Professions of faith decline in UMC (UM Portal) 2/4Former gang member helps ex-cons(UMC.org) 2/4Rick Warren: mainline church problems need evangelical solution(Christian Post) 2/4
Choosing life at the movies: 2007 could be "Year of Pro-Life Cinema" (Christianity Today) 1/22Harvest of Hope, church groups revive winter farmer's markets in Midwest (Washington Post) 1/22Christians remember MLK as change agent (Christian Post) 1/22"Nothing in my hands I bring": the evangelical conversion narrative (Christianity Today) 1/22Church-run clinics help families get needed care (UMC.org) 1/22Ft. Worth hotel changes challenge upcoming assembly UMC.org 1/22Pastor's hobby raises $85,000 for Moscow seminary (UMC.org) 1/16Cultural architect: why churches are declining in America (Christian Post) 1/16Jesus in Turkey (Christianity Today) 1/16Christian ministry to adopt 300 children of prostitutes (Christian Post) 1/16Vietnamese pastor spreads God’s word around world (UMNS) 1/10Survey: Non-attendees find faith outside church (USA Today) 1/10Mission leader voices concern on Kenya (UMNS) 1/10Pastor plays the clown to teach about Christ (USA Today) 1/10Evangelicalism—minus some baggage by Donald W. Haynes
(UM Reporter) 1/10Denzel Washington’s ministry of movies: The star tells us how he studies the Bible daily, prays every morning and night, and sees his films as a form of preaching (BeliefNet) 1/10'Debaters' movie resonates with United Methodists (UMNS) 1/10'The Great Debaters' movie spotlights black colleges (UMNS) 1/10GodTube.com jazzes up the Word with video (USA Today) 1/10Caught in addiction: Experts say clergy are vulnerable by Mary Jacobs
(UM Reporter) 1/10United Methodists’ global relationships enter ‘new phase’ (UMNS) 1/10College a time of seeking: Students show interest in 'meaning' (USA Today) 1/10Pathfinders Class would please John Wesley by Boyce Bowdon (UM Reporter) 1/10His dark material: The unsubtle atheism of Philip Pullman's books (Wall Street Journal) 1/10Young adults seek to put faith into action, leader says (UMNS) 1/10A wish list for 2008 by Andrew C. Thompson
(UM Reporter) 1/10Workshop aims to develop servants, not suckers (UMNS) 1/10Covenant Discipleship helps us wait on God by Andrew C. Thompson
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Ministry gives hope to AIDS orphans in Africa (UMNS) 1/10
Stay open to deeper questions, says author Brian McLaren (UM Reporter) 1/10Church hymn-singing has evolved over centuries (UMNS) 1/10The ministry of healing: Ecumenical group seeks to restore ‘gospel-mandated’ prayer process by Mary Jacobs 1/10United Methodist free clinic opens in New Orleans (UMNS) 1/10Recovering hope: More churches helping those with addictions by Bill Fentum
(UM Reporter) 1/10A spiritual walk: Emmaus draws ‘pilgrims’ into deeper faith journey by Mary Jacobs
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