Leaders of the Dallas megachurch, caught in a legal dispute with the Horizon Texas Conference, held a town hall that shared why they think the congregation should break away from The United Methodist Church. But a church exit is not so simple as a congregational vote.
United Methodist leaders have benignly neglected local congregations for too long, a pastor writes. Any effort to revitalize the denomination must focus on them.
Older church members often prefer the comfort of a traditional worship service. But presenters at the United Methodist-sponsored Fusion 2026 conference talked about modern options that might attract more young people.
The Rev. Dale Caldwell resigned from elected office and now faces a United Methodist complaint over accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and ethics violations. He denies the allegations.
