Blogs and Commentary

Poverty
Urs Schweizer.  Photo courtesy of author.

When the poor share what they have

An agricultural program initiated by the United Methodist Church in Albania to help those struggling economically led to an inspiring act of charity.
General Church
Dr. David W. Scott. Photo © Hector Amador.

The many meanings of connectionalism

Church divisions have raised a host of questions about what it means to be connected, prompting a new look at this basic characteristic of Methodist community.
Mission and Ministry
The Rev. Mel West. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Mel West.

Youth group outreach changed Mr. X’s views of church

Pastor recalls how young people accomplished amazing results through a program that addressed housing needs.
General Church
Bill Brownson. Image courtesy of the West Ohio Conference.

Disaffiliation supporters use political playbook

Bill Brownson, a General Conference lay delegate, reflects on the arguments of those advocating for church disaffiliations. He said the fear tactics are not rooted in Scripture.

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