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‘Ready to order our conversation right’

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As we enter annual conference season, Bishop David Bard reminds us of the value of conferencing and why the quality of our dialogue at such meetings is to be seasoned… Continue Reading ‘Ready to order our conversation right’

Courage to talk, courage to listen

Man giving presentation at conference

At Annual Conference, Rev. Dr. Scott Hughes of Discipleship Ministries gave practical advice on how to have courageous conversations in a day when conflict and debate are the norm.

Come, let us reason together

Reason together in a small group

Racism, division in the denomination, mission, vision, and inclusion are areas around which congregations can reason together says Bishop David Bard in this month’s Joyful Journey.

Bishop announces GC 2019 listening sessions

Bishops praying at Gener alConference 2019

Bishop David Bard has announced four more opportunities for dialogue with him on actions taken at the 2019 General Conference.

A toolbox for Conversations

Invitation to discussion

Courageous Conversations offers various resources for United Methodist congregations discussing three plans submitted by the Commission on a Way Forward.

Continue the conversations

Two viewpoints that represent the diversity of opinion concerning the Discipline and homosexuality.

More than changing minds

Making a stand. Creating space. Those are just two reasons for engaging in argument.

Listening to each other

Four voices offer their observations and experiences toward A Way Forward. 

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