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The final webinar in a series discussing The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement examines the Wesleyan understanding of ecclesiology and the call to “lead courageously.” Graphic courtesy of United Methodist Communications.

How does the church lead courageously?

In a webinar, United Methodist leaders explored how the church can create space for churchgoers to bravely go wherever the Holy Spirit leads.
Theology and Education
The South Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University in Dallas have reached a settlement in a long-running lawsuit filed after the university’s board moved to alter its relationship with the denomination. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons.

Church, SMU resolve legal dispute

A United Methodist jurisdictional conference and Southern Methodist University have reached a settlement in a long-running lawsuit filed after the university’s board moved to alter its relationship with the denomination.
The Rev. Dr. Javier A. Viera. Photo by Brian McConkey Photography, courtesy of the Rev. Dr. Viera.

Church must do messy work of restoring community

The world is watching to see if Christians can do what we proclaim and love across the chasms that defeat everyone else, writes the Rev. Dr. Javier A. Viera.
Theology and Education
Leaders of Greensboro College, a United Methodist-related school established in 1838 in Greensboro, N.C., say the college has a stronger financial foundation thanks to a partnership with Wespath and Wesleyan Impact Partners. Photo courtesy of Greensboro College.

Church connection bolsters college finances

At a time when many U.S. colleges struggle to survive, United Methodist-related Greensboro College credits two church institutions with helping it chart a sustainable future. The collaboration could serve as a model for higher education.

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