Blogs and Commentary

Andrew Ponder Williams. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ponder Williams.

Commentary: 3 realities facing GC2019

Families’ love for one another helps transcend disagreements. Andrew Ponder Williams feels our United Methodist family needs some work.

General Church

The Rev. Sean C. Turner. Photo courtesy North Carolina Annual Conference.

Commentary: Pastor urges GC2019 delegates to 'be open'

The Rev. Sean C. Turner, pastor of Hill’s Chapel United Methodist Church, near Charlotte, North Carolina, urges delegates who will attend the special General Conference in February to keep their hearts and minds open and tuned into the spirit of Christ.

General Church

The Rev. Sungho Lee. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Sungho Lee.

Commentary: The best scenario for the Korean church

Adding a graceful exit clause to the Book of Discipline would be the best way to keep the denomination together, one of the leaders of a Korean American pastors' group writes.

United Methodist Bishop Gary Mueller. Photo by Patrick W. Shownes.

Commentary: Taking a fresh look at the Connectional Conference Plan

A plan that offers rich, robust and challenging ideas should not be simply dismissed as too complicated, one bishop writes.

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