Everything is on the table.
One of the features I have experienced within over 20 years of service in the United Methodist Church is the widespread use of misnomers. Similar to the words used in political spin in secular society, they appear in the names of political caucuses as well as within legal and operational discourse. Methodist Misnomers fall into […]
Jesus taught that there is a fiesta in the heavenly realm every time a soul turns to God. The Lord wanted those around him to feel the joy of his own heart when others responded to the good news. Baptism signifies God’s grace of redemption, adoption, and new birth. The celebration of baptism consists of […]
This week, for the first time in 23 years of United Methodist ministry, I decided to write petitions to change the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church in favor of greater inclusiveness. A Concern for Inclusiveness Inclusiveness impacts participation in the life and governance of the church, the funding priorities of the church […]