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Lessons learned as grocer helped him lead churches

Oct. 02, 2015
The Rev. Jamie Sprague and his wife Kay stand in front of Kanawha Chapel United Methodist Church in Davisville, W.Va., where Sprague serves as a licensed local pastor. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.
The Rev. Jamie Sprague and his wife Kay stand in front of Kanawha Chapel United Methodist Church in Davisville, W.Va., where Sprague serves as a licensed local pastor. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

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Daily Digest - April 17, 2019
Centrists, progressives to discuss church's future; Creative spirit lifts Philippines' churches; Bishops discuss GC2019 at BMCR
General Church
The Rev. Jasmine Smothers, lead pastor of Atlanta First United Methodist Church, has been among the conveners of recent meetings by centrists and progressives to discuss the denomination's future. Photo by Les Scarbrough, Atlanta First United Methodist Church.

Centrists, progressives to discuss church's future
Unhappiness with General Conference 2019 prompts plan for big meeting, with dissolution and ‘gracious exit’ among the options.
General Church
A United Methodist deaf choir signs the words of a hymn during worship in the Baguio Area in northern Philippines. Across the country, an assessment team saw evidence of church vitality. Photo courtesy of the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters.

Creative spirit lifts Philippines’ churches
A United Methodist team looked at whether the Philippines should have more bishops. The group’s report highlighted church strengths and needs.