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Three stages of ministry

Rev. Dr. Chris Momany explores the value of ministry driven by vision and ministry driven by love.

John Wesley’s best practices

A stained glass window of John Wesley. Photo by Ronny Perry, UMNS

John Wesley abandoned conventional modes of ministry and experimented with innovative approaches. So can we says this UM pastor.

Term limits for bishops?

General Conference Legislation calls for end of  the life-long term for episcopal leaders.

Ubuntu Center welcomes first guests

Students from Wesley in Ann Arbor were the first guests to stay in the Ubuntu Center at Africa University.

Baptismal vows resist evil

In his “Monday Memo” of March 14,  Rev. Jack Harnish views the 2016 political campaign through vows made at Baptism.

Amazing Wesleyan Women

During Women’s History Month we lift up women who changed the course of the Methodist movement.

Bishops urged to covenant

A task force recommends that the full Council of Bishops adopt a covenant of accountability when the body meets in May.

Home words bound

“If you make my Word your home, you will indeed be my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth will set you free (John 8:13 New Jerusalem Bible.)”

Women of Distinction

First woman bishop

March is Women’s History Month. This gallery of courage, character and commitment includes women with Michigan ties.

First black senator honored

Methodist clergyman, Hiram Revels, was  recently celebrated as the first African-American member of Congress.