Blogs and Commentary
Local Church
A call to examine United Methodist real estate
As more houses of worship close or seek to redevelop their property, individual congregations must collect and assess data to determine their future.
Social Concerns
Texas abortion law threatens ministry
Early in his ministry, the Rev. Bill Lawrence served as counselor to pregnant women considering their options. Under a new Texas law, such a pastoral role could lead to lawsuits.
Evangelism
A lamentation with hope for Afghanistan
Watching the news of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan reminds the Rev. Thomas Kim of time he spent with missionaries there following his brother-in-law’s death in a bombing.
Racism
Remembering a civil rights giant
"Rip" Patton, who died Aug. 24 at age 81, was a Freedom Rider in the 1960s and never stopped challenging people to build a better world.