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Separation of Separation of Church and State

Mar 15, 2012 | General, Pop Culture, US Politics

No, it’s not a mistake. The title reads, “The Separation of the Separation of Church and State.” People have been harping for years that we need to keep the State out of the Church and the Church out of the State. And they are mostly right. But many...

Do the Math

Mar 13, 2012 | General, Leading the Church

From Wikipedia Statisticians improve the quality of data with the design of experiments and survey sampling. Statistics also provides tools for prediction and forecasting using data and statistical models. Statistics is applicable to a wide variety of academic...

This is CONNECTION

Mar 12, 2012 | General, Leading the Church, Methodism

This morning, I am preparing for a meeting with two very enthusiastic folks about an event we are planning. Youth directors, pastors, and volunteers will be coming from all over the Benton County area to share ideas, trade tips, and express their vision for youth...

Major Questions at the Heart of Call to Action

Mar 10, 2012 | General, Leading the Church, Methodism, US Politics

The United Methodist Call To Action has created a variety of responses and questions across the United Methodist Church. The debate has created some very healthy conversations in the local church and has opened the door for broader conversations at the regional level....

The Need for “Both”

Mar 6, 2012 | General, Leading the Church, Pop Culture, US Politics

Michael Hidalgo has written beautifully to sum up the conflict between masculine and feminine lenses for our faith. While there are those who decry the unfair treatment of women through the ages, there is a growing number of folks who are bemoaning the loss of a...