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UMC reforms face test at General Conf.
The recent Pre-General Conference Briefing made clear that some delegates have serious questions about proposed reforms for the UMC. Our story from Tampa, scene of the briefing, provides details.
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Exemplary Teachers - UM agency awards professors at 11 schools
The UMC’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry gives Exemplary Teaching Awards to top professors at UMC-affiliated schools. Staff writer Mary Jacobs reports on some of the recent winners.
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COMMENTARY: Tebow’s not magic—but he is authentic
Tim Tebow may not have great statistics as an NFL quarterback, but there’s no reason to question the sincerity of his displays of Christian faith, says the Rev. Andrew Thompson.
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Okla. church sends Bibles to UM ministers in Congo
A UM church in Tulsa, Okla., has provided thousands of Bibles to United Methodist clergy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Chris Kinyon Schutz reports for UMNS.
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REFLECTIONS: Have we lost our commitment to inclusiveness?
Retired Bishop Woodie White uses his “Reflections” column to question whether the UMC has lost its commitment to inclusiveness.
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BOOK REVIEW: Book offers inviting intro to founders of Methodism
The new book John & Charles Wesley, by Paul Wesley Chilcote of Asbury Theological Seminary, offers annotated excerpts from the works of Methodism’s founding brothers. We have a review.
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Q&A: Relying on God during life in leadership
Among the books just out is Through the Year with Jimmy Carter, offering devotionals from the former president and longtime Sunday School teacher. Religion News Service has a Q&A with him.
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COMMENTARY: A faithful approach to managing your money
Tom Locke, president of the Texas Methodist Foundation, offers Scripture-based tips for money management and Christian stewardship.
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On display - Exhibits focus on children’s books, Civil War Methodism
Drew University has an exhibit on Civil War Methodism and Bridwell Library at Perkins School of Theology has one on centuries-old religious books for children. Our story looks at both displays.
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COMMENTARY: What the UMC can learn from ‘ugly ducklings’
The Rev. Eric Van Meter writes that the “ugly ducklings” of the UMC need to stick together, for themselves and the denomination.
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New Cosby book offers comic take on the Bible
Bill Cosby talks with Religion News Service about his new book, I Didn’t Ask to Be Born (But I’m Glad I Was). The book includes the comedian’s take on certain Bible stories.
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