Theological and ethical diversity has been a characteristic of the UMC since its formation in 1968; this was also true to a lesser extent of some of its predecessor denominations. … read more

Nearly ten years ago at a dinner in New York City, I was stunned when someone at my table declared clearly that there is really no point in dialogue or relationship with those… read more

Most every year the annual gathering United Methodists in Virginia will begin with someone from the floor offering a motion to remove the American flag from the venue — we… read more

Reading the newest releases from the Wesley Covenant Association, I cannot help hearing the voice of Inigo Montoya in my own inner dialogue. "Orthodoxy. You keep using that word… read more

Shortly after graduating from seminary, Andrew Forrest received an invitation to replant a struggling church in East Dallas. Munger Place Methodist Church, founded in 1913, had… read more

As we pray for our Commission on a Way Forward, which meets this week, I'm reminded of a friend who will occasionally post a photo of a boring conference session, or a… read more