In the United Methodist Church, we talk a lot about “open doors.” We want to share the message that people who don’t look like us, who don’t have all the religious questions sorted out for themselves, who may find other doors and tables closed to them, and who speak other languages and are from many […]

So General Conference is over and now we live with what was decided. I’ve been amazed at people who watched on live streaming since I would think that was very tedious! Others could care less what happened. Always there are some who see some legislation acted upon that makes them wonder whether they can continue […]

General Conference had its good moments and its low moments, but overall it had a different spirit to it than 2000 in Cleveland and 2004 in Pittsburgh. It’s time for us to gird ourselves with hope and get on with making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Every petition that every […]