Most people when they see me probably think I don’t care what other people think. I have to admit, I project that. I have gotten better at letting things bounce off me and not stick, but the truth is I … Continue reading
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The Devil Did It! : Thoughts on the UMC and Guaranteed Appointments.
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Those who try to make their life secure will lose it, but those who lose their life will keep it. -Luke 17:33 (NRSV) I was raised by a wonderful woman of faith: my mother. Over the past 24 hours I … Continue reading
#GC2012 & Guaranteed Appointments: Part 2
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What an eventful morning at General Conference. From guaranteed appointments being eliminated via the consent calendar to then being asked to reconsider and that being voted down. What an up and down morning. What we do know is this: guaranteed … Continue reading
#GC2012 and Guaranteed Appointments
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One of the things coming before The United Methodist General Conference is going to be the recommendation to eliminate guaranteed appointments. Before I get into the crux of this post, I have to be upfront: I have long supported and … Continue reading
Criticism: Is it Killing the Church?
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If there is one thing that the church (and perhaps all of society) is filled with it is this: criticism. Let’s admit it. We are really good at critique. We critique our experience of worship. We critique our leaders. We … Continue reading
