Tag: United Methodist Church
Leaders consider the UMC’s bottom line
For now, leaders of the General Council on Finance and Administration propose cutting the budget for denomination-wide ministries by nearly a third, starting in 2023.
Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’
The first in a series on The Journey of the Deacon. The Rev. Alex Plum says, “We are connectors, seeking to extend the sacramental table, through our hands and feet… Continue Reading Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’
COVID sparks interest in BeADisciple
Certifications are available, through BeADisciple, in specialties including children’s ministry, evangelism, spiritual formation, and Christian care and counseling.
General Conference plans continue
Planners of the next General Conference stick to the goal of holding this pivotal legislative assembly in person with delegates from around the globe. Inclusion and health are top values.
Connectional Table aims to restructure
The Connectional Table hopes to restructure with a goal is to become a body that serves the whole church rather than certain constituencies.
NCJ Conf defines path for the future
On Nov. 10-11, 2021, NCJ delegates talked about anti-racism, the future of The UMC, voted to reduce NCJ bishops by one, and also approved “The Covenant to Build BeLoved Community.”
WARNING to BSA charter churches
This communication contains important instructions regarding the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy. It is critical that leaders of churches with BSA charters read this entire article.
NCJ Conf takes bold steps forward
In the spirit of Isaiah, the Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, chief connectional officer of The UMC, reflects on the covenant made by the delegates to the North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
May we all feel at home
Reflecting on the church home we choose or are adopted into, the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne imagines the future of the continuing United Methodist Church and emerging denominations.
Wespath does values-based investing
Wespath, the United Methodist Church’s pension agency, emphasizes getting the best returns for its stakeholders and supporting the denomination’s Social Principles.