Archive: How the Irish spread the gospel
Dr. George G. Hunter III is the founding dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Now retired, he is the author of numerous books dealing with evangelism, mission, church growth, and...
Not Peace, But Glory
By Rob Renfroe In 1875 a remarkable woman was born. Her name was Mary McLeod Bethune. Both her parents had been slaves. At the age of five she began working in the fields. But as a young girl, she took an interest in her own education and found a way to attend a...
Bishop Bard Endorses Disputed Just Resolution
By Walter Fenton- Bishop David Bard, the newly appointed leader of the Michigan Episcopal Area, has signed-off on a frivolous and insulting "just resolution" of a complaint filed against the Rev. Michael Tupper, a retired clergyman in the West Michigan Annual...
Tupper Resolution
Can the Bishop’s Special Commission Find a Way Forward?
By Walter Fenton Earlier this week the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church announced the 32 people who will serve on its Special Commission on a Way Forward. Eleven laity, 11 elders, eight bishops, and two deacons were selected. Three additional bishops...
A New Day Coming
By Rob Renfroe- Many people were shocked, actually offended, when Dr. Ted Campbell told the World Methodist Conference, “The question at this point is not whether we divide or not. That, I fear, is a given now.” A United Methodist elder and noted history professor at...
Celebrating Growth
By Courtney Lott- Congratulations to Impact Church, Embrace Church, and New Covenant United Methodist Church for ranking among the fastest growing churches in the United States in the latest issue of Outreach Magazine. Impact Church East Point, Georgia Lead Pastor...
Deep Stirring
There is a spiritual stirring within United Methodism. In the midst of chaotic and difficult times for our denomination, there is a simultaneous movement calling for a renewal of our minds and hearts. In addition to the launch of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, we...
