Category: Other Perspectives
Coming home to grace, hope, and love
Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai chairs the UMC’s Connectional Table. She shares about rich connections she experienced at her home Annual Conference.
Traditionalist advocates, bishops talk
Traditionalist advocates recently met with United Methodist bishops from Africa, Europe and the Philippines to discuss the denomination’s future.
Living Easter every day
“Easter is more than a one-day celebration,” says Bishop Kenneth L. Carder. He faces daily life with a resurrection spirit.
‘Made like him, like him we rise’
A musician and bishop, Laurie Haller shares what “got to me” in Wesley’s hymn, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.”
Views on GC2019 and mission
Directors of the Board of Global Ministries express pain over the divide that has occurred since the special General Conference.
Breakin’ up is hard to do
Relationships — between individuals, nations, churches, or denominations — are complex. Jack Harnish explores the difficulties United Methodists now face.
Denomination’s future under discussion
Conversations about the future of The UMC are quietly occurring among leaders after General Conference underscored deep divisions over homosexuality.
Water trials
World Water Day was observed March 22, 2019. The Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellermann spoke at a Water Day event in Detroit that addressed Michigan’s water concerns.
Rasmus says, ‘Always prioritize good’
Early in his faith journey, the Rev. Rudy Rasmus learned to prioritize good, a tenet that still guides his ministry today.
Learn Methodist Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month. Take time to remember exceptional Methodist leaders like Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneer in education.