The United Methodist Church faces a ‘wicked problem.’ Numerous challenges confront it on multiple levels that defy linear problem-solution repairs. Sexuality has received most of the attention but theological contradictions, trust deficits, demographics, ineffective organization, and systemic denial are some expressions of this hydra-headed issue. Wicked Problem Theory (WPT) identifies and rejects strategies rooted in authority or conflict as the best approach. Realistic collaboration amo...| methodistreview.org