what you may not realize about the loss of guaranteed appointment #gc2012
Tonight, my heart was stilled from its racing on the guaranteed appointment issue. I have felt the both/and of a desire for a clear, mission…
missional
the world is my parish
Bishop Trimble recently reminded a group of young clergy that we are not appointed to congregations… we are appointed to communities. It was something I…
my afternoon as a “telemarketer”
As our church is working on discerning their vision and mission, we have felt led to get some input from the community. We want to…
A Mighty Wind
This morning it is windy. And that is an understatement. Because of the cool weather we have had our windows open and the cats love…
Preaching in an Empire…
Today, our conference “Thursday Memo for Preachers” came across my inbox. I’m usually challenged and inspired by Rev. Bill Cotton’s words – and today was…
The F.I.T. Challenge
For over a year now, Bishop Trimble has been talking about the F.I.T. Challenge. And I think tonight, for the first time, I really understood…
dipping the toes in
I can’t believe how fast the last month has gone. Our mission trip was AMAZING (see my sermon blog for video/pictures). I’ve had some really…
Link to a United Methodeviations post
Dan Dick makes a distinction between what he sees as mainline emergent and the roots of the emergent conversation and people out there who are…