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Approaching Separation: A Rejoinder to Adam Hamilton

Approaching Separation: A Rejoinder to Adam Hamilton

By Thomas Lambrecht - I recently expounded the primary reasons I see for separation taking place in The United Methodist Church. That article drew the response of the Rev. Adam Hamilton, who felt that my characterization of centrist and progressive understandings was...

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Archive: Goddess litany at UM seminary

Archive: Goddess litany at UM seminary chapel ignites controversy At United Methodism's Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (GETS) in Evanston, Illinois, spring term ended on a controversial note when a May 4 chapel service included a litany offering questions...

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Archive: Tarzan Christianity

Archive: Tarzan Christianity By Duffy Robbins When I was a young boy, one of my favorite television heroes was Tarzan, "King of the Jungle." I can still see him flying through forests, his bronzed muscles framed by that classic leopard-skin outfit, the whole jungle...

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Archive: Passion for God

Archive: Passion for God Early Methodism was filled with vigor; vitality, and the fire of the Holy Spirit. The passion for God in the heart of the circuit riders and revival preachers was the spark that caused the miraculous growth of early American Methodism. The...

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Archive: Church Growth Through Intercessory Prayer

Archive: Church Growth Through Intercessory Prayer By R.A. Pegram Churches can and will grow for many reasons. There are seminars, consultants, videos, and shelves full of books available to instruct on church growth. Growth can come about by the personality, natural...

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Archive: Seminaries in Crisis

Archive: Seminaries in Crisis By Geoffrey Wainwright Almost all seminary professors will tell you that theological education is in a crisis. Nevertheless, they will tell you that their own institution is doing a pretty good job. Therein lies the self-delusion. Chances...

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