Guaranteed appointments

by Art McClanahan May 3, 2012

Ken Carter (Western North Carolina, USA, clergy) spoke about the General Conference’s decision about guaranteed appointments, missional appointments and safeguards.

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The Rev. George Chambers (left) and Tom Kinkead have collaborated in running KPPC, a low power FM radio station based at Alamo United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas. They mix inspirational Christian messages with golden oldies to reach a Boomer audience. Photo by Sam Hodges, UMNS.

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Alamo Heights United Methodist mixes golden oldies with religious inspiration to reach unchurched Boomers.

Evangelism

Photo of the Rev. Jean Claude Masuka Maleka by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Commentary: Wesley’s evangelism: ‘Save as many souls as you can’

“One of the mistakes people always make is to view evangelism as the pastor’s task alone,” writes the Rev. Jean Claude Masuka Maleka in his commentary for Many Voices, One Faith.

Evangelism

Courtesy photo of the Rev. Kimberly D. Reisman.

Commentary: Faith is caught, not taught

The Rev. Kimberly D. Reisman says while there is a place for sound teaching, when it comes to evangelism, "people come to faith because of the contagious way others live.”

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