The Need for “Both”

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...

A Vision for the Future: Solution (5/5)

Five weeks ago, I saw a video produced by the General Board of Discipleship. Several United Methodist leaders were interviewed and asked a series of questions about the future of the United Methodist Church. Most of their answers turned toward praxis, or the practice...

No Shortcuts

Colleagues across the country will soon be heading to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. This body only meets every four years, and is the only structure of our denomination that can make changes to our doctrine or official stance on any issue. One...