Learning in Prayer to Wait on God
I have made a wonderful, new discovery in my prayer life. It is best defined by one of the many injunctions given in the Bible, “Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor...
Why I Resigned from the Commission on General Conference
By Joseph F. DiPaolo - President Abraham Lincoln was once taken to task by a congressional ally for changing a policy position. “Mr. President, you have changed your mind entirely within a short time.” Convinced that recent events and new information required a change...
New Orthodox Organization Creates Conversation
The creation of the Wesleyan Covenant Association continues to stir interest across The United Methodist Church. In an extensive article for the United Methodist News Service, reporter Heather Hahn interviewed organizers and cited detractors of the new organization....
Too Clever by Half
By Walter Fenton - The Western Jurisdiction's election of an openly gay clergywoman as a bishop of The United Methodist Church essentially smothered developments at other jurisdictional gatherings this past July. Of course, other bishops were elected; some were...
Statement From the Good News Board
Adopted by the board on July 18, 2016 The following statement was adopted by the Good News board following the recent election of a married lesbian as bishop and the actions of nine annual conferences refusing to conform to the Book of Discipline. The United Methodist...
Rev. Rob Renfroe Responds to Election of Openly Gay Bishop
In this video presentation, the Rev. Rob Renfroe, president of Good News, addresses the schismatic election of the Rev. Karen Oliveto in the Western Jurisdiction. Oliveto is the first married lesbian to be elected as a bishop. We encourage you to pray for the future...
A pastoral letter about the Oliveto election
As a pastor in The United Methodist Church, I write to share some happenings in our connectional family that merit a word. One of the great gifts of my life is being the Lead Pastor at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. I love our congregation, and it is out of...
To the Council of Bishops
In light of the election of a married lesbian as a bishop of the United Methodist Church, faithful United Methodists can endorse the following statement by visiting Methodist Crossroads. Good News issues the following statement in light of the election of a married,...
