Category Archives: United Methodist Church
A Voyage in the Coracle
Since receiving my appointment to become the Pastor of Grace UMC the end of June I have been asked a lot of questions about the itineracy. Some of the questions have been from curious non-UMC pastors who wonder what it … Continue reading
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Agreeing to Disgree?
I believe I said previously in my blog it was my intention to avoid denominational politics. I really want my blog to be about my journey of faith in the UMC and ministry of the UMC churches I serve. But … Continue reading
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Last Five Sermons? What do I say?
June 17th will be my last Sunday at First UMC Cedar Falls. With a Sunday of vacation and my attendance at Annual Conference, it has dawned on me that I have five sermons left to preach at First UMC in … Continue reading
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General Conference 2012 – #GC2012
I’ve been trying to follow General Conference this week. But with making plans for my move to Sioux City, not to mention my regular work schedule, I can’t say that I have spent as much time following it as I’d … Continue reading
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Itinerancy and United Methodist Ministry
It has now been more than two years since I began the process transferring my ministry to the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church. This past year my ordination was recognized and I was commissioned as a Provisional Member … Continue reading
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Filed under Connectionalism, Grace United Methodist Church, Itinerant Ministry, United Methodist Church, United Methodist Polity
