The Way of Humility, Honesty, and Courage
By Thomas Lambrecht - Religion writer Terry Mattingly recently reported that 50 percent of "strong liberals" say they would fire business executives who donate money to reelect President Donald Trump. At the same time, 36 percent of "strong conservatives" would fire...
Looking for Accountability in North Katanga
By Tom Lambrecht - Last week's Perspective reported some troubling actions taken by the Board of Ordained Ministry in the West Congo Annual Conference, Central Congo Episcopal Area. Today's post reports on similar actions taken in the North Katanga Annual Conference....
Archive: Don Wildmon
Archive: Don Wildmon The Methodist The Networks Love To Hate by James S. Robb The United Methodist ministry is not exactly overloaded with famous people. Switch on your local Christian radio station and wait for a syndicated program to air featuring a UM minister—but...
Archive: What C.S. Lewis might say to the United Methodist Church
Archive: What C.S. Lewis might say to the United Methodist Church By Lyle Dorsett C. S. Lewis would have applauded the UMC's emphasis on being Christian in a more inclusive and less sectarian way than many of the reformed and creedal denominations. The Methodist...
Archive: God Lets me in on the Fun
Archive: God Lets me in on the Fun By Sara L. Anderson Bob Tuttle cannot be appropriately wrapped up in a box and labeled. Every time you think you have him tagged, he'll do something that surprises you. The label seminary professor doesn't seem to match the vision of...
Archive: The Infant Baptism Controversy
Archive: The Infant Baptism Controversy By Ben Husted Charlie and Helen were the kind of people any pastor would like to have in the church: they tithed, taught Sunday school, worked in United Methodist Men's and Women's groups, studied, witnessed for Christ and loved...
Archive: How Many People Does Bill Hinson Pastor?
Archive: How Many People Does Bill Hinson Pastor? New Year's Day 1989 found Dr. William H. Hinson, pastor of the world's largest United Methodist church, living on the streets. And though Hinson was there for only one night (with four other Houston clergymen) to...
Archive: What John Wesley Might Say to the United Methodist Church
Archive: What John Wesley Might Say to the United Methodist Church By Rober Tuttle “There is nothing new under the sun” (ECC. 1:9). The Hebrew Scriptures would seem to suggest that John Wesley’s words to the church of the 18th century are just as relevant now as they...