December 26, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “…and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 NLT). Blessings to you, friends, in the Matchless Name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer! Still bleary-eyed from your Christmas Day celebration, gifts, and feasting? Exhausted from a too-long To-Do … The Matchless Name of Jesus Read More »| Wesleyan
November 28, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field We’re all familiar with Frosty, Santa, and Rudolf jostling for attention in December, but last night at our community’s Electric Christmas Parade I got to thinking about dandelions, the Holy Spirit, and the witness of Christian disciples. The Electric Christmas Parade, held the Saturday evening after … Dandelions in December Read More »| Wesleyan
November 21, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field By all accounts from the signals in our broader culture, I’m a voice crying in the wilderness on this issue: the “holiday mashup” is in full swing. Disorientation is a high probability for many of us. Last evening, a week before Thanksgiving, I noticed at a … Untangling the Holiday Mashup Read More »| Wesleyan
Dear Friends, Prior to the 1990s, the United Methodist Church was governed entirely by regional bodies. The short-lived experiment with global| Mainstream UMC
by Chris Ritter The activities of retired United Methodist clergy have historically been of modest concern to UM conferences. Retirees are required by Discipline (Par. 357.5) to list a charge confe…| People Need Jesus
“The Way to San Jose” is a new PNJ series dealing with issues facing the Global Methodist Church as we approach the convening General Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica (September 2024.…| People Need Jesus
by Chris Ritter After an eighteen-month suspension, Bishop Minerva Carcaño was ruled not guilty on charges of disobedience to the Discipline, undermining the ministry of another clergy, harassment,…| People Need Jesus
Updated August 31, 2023 This is an archive of events related to United Methodist division from June-August 2023. Explore this document with your browser’s search feature. Fallout archives are…| People Need Jesus
By Walter B. Fenton September 6, 2023 Fifty-eight local United Methodist congregations in Kenya voted to withdraw from The United Methodist Church and then announced they would align with the Global Methodist Church. The congregations made their decision at the UM Church’s Kenya–Ethiopia Annual Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 24, 2023. “Our exit| Making Disciples of Jesus | The Global Methodist Church
December 5, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “…and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” Revelation 7:9 This is the wondrous season in which we look back to the birth of our Savior in Bethlehem … For Every People and Nation: What is Fair for Some Should Be Fair for All Read More »| Wesleyan
By Rev. Dr. Scott Field October 3, 2023 The dreaded Red Zone Fumble! Clock running down. No time for missteps, miscues, or mistakes. Your team’s offense is driving toward the goal line. It’s the Red Zone! Just-twenty-yards-to-TOUCHDOWN! You are oh, so close… the last thing you want to do is fumble the ball and, even … The Dreaded Fourth Quarter Red Zone Fumble… Read More »| Wesleyan
By Cara Nicklas November 22, 2023 Like many families, mine does not settle for just one Thanksgiving dinner. On Thanksgiving Day, my husband’s side of the family comes to our house for a lovely meal. We cook the usual dishes. We all sit at our dining room table. My brother-in law prays. As we pass| Making Disciples of Jesus | The Global Methodist Church
November 7, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “I like the old wine best.” John Wesley, Letter from Dublin, June 20, 1789. Recently I participated in the Great Lakes Convening Conference of the Global Methodist Church. How to describe the unbridled joy that permeated the gathering? Like children on Christmas morning? Like graduates enthusiastically … John Wesley, Sommelier? Read More »| Wesleyan
By Walter B. Fenton October 18, 2023 “Honestly, planning the Church’s first General Conference is like being the first people to ride a very long rollercoaster with huge highs, big drops, and lots of twists and turns. It’s very exciting and a joy to ride it sometimes, but then there are other moments when you| Making Disciples of Jesus | The Global Methodist Church
By Walter Fenton October 11, 2023 The Global Methodist Church’s Endorsement Ministry continues to grow and gain momentum. The ministry is responsible for assisting applicants who are interested in a variety of chaplaincy ministries, vetting potential candidates, and then endorsing them. While chaplains serve in particular settings beyond the local church, they are also members| Making Disciples of Jesus | The Global Methodist Church
Dear Friends, There have been very few disaffiliations in Africa for one reason: Because Africa does not want them. That line really could be the| Mainstream UMC
November 14, 2023 By. Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field Last week Heather Hahn, Assistant News Editor of UM News, reported on the opening address given by Bishop Thomas Bickerton, President of the Council of United Methodist Bishops, at their meeting in North Carolina. An address by a bishop to an audience of other bishops might … Let’s Agree To Turn The Page Bishop Bickerton Read More »| Wesleyan
Dear Friends and Delegates, Mainstream does not typically respond to statements made about us. We are making an exception in this case because the| Mainstream UMC
