My wife Joanie and I went at the end of April to Montgomery, Alabama for two reasons. First, I was invited to be interviewed for a documentary about the powerful ministry of my friend John Ed Mathison and how it has influenced my ministry. Second, we attended the Go Global Conference conducted by the Wesley […]
Deacons, Sacramental Authority, and the Role of Women in the United Methodist Church
by Sally Millsap The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word Diakonos, meaning servant. In the United Methodist Church, deacons are specifically called to “word, service, compassion, and justice.” Deacons are often described as outwardly-focused and mission-minded, as they are the connection between the church and the world. The Book of Discipline defines the role […]
Where Unity is No Longer Feasible
by Josh Clayton The Nature and Mission of the United Methodist Church includes this statement: “The UMC mission is inherently corporate, connectional, ecumenical, and global (as well as local).” In the Preamble to the UMC’s constitution it reads, “The church is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. It is […]
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