Leaders focus on church vitality

The Council of Bishops hosts cabinets from across the nation with theme of faithfulness and fruitfulness.

Wesley believed Black Lives Matter

Calling himself, “a white, middle-aged man who is an elder in the UMC,” Steve Manskar examines his racial biases.

Leaders know themselves

Leaders need both self confidence and self awareness in order to be effective.

Clergywomen celebrate

Some 450 participants from 27 countries attended the Global United Methodist Clergywomen’s Gathering in Houston.

Bishop elections continue around globe

United Methodist Central Conferences will elect and re-elect bishops over the coming eight months.

Research reveals clergy trends

A major national study of clergy compensation shows increased income and declining work week for many pastors.

Living through renovation

A pastor whose church lived through a large-scale building project tells how he helped the congregation navigate the change.

“The Peter Principle”

Michigan’s new Assistant to the Bishop, the Rev. John Boley, shares his first blog in the series, “Drinking the Cup.”

Church is back. But different.

The Church is back in Berkley. But different. Here’s the resurrection story shared by Rev. Laurie Haller.

‘Be a fountain, not a drain.’

In her final blog as Clergy Assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Melanie Carey encourages all to praise and not complaint.