How often do we ask our children, “What do you dream?” Not asking that question was a mistake I used to make. Now, I ask quite regularly. My work involves helping… read more

  In a time when the mainline church, including the United Methodist Church, is facing aging congregations and decline in membership, it becomes even more apparent that we… read more

I did not mean to end up as a pastor. Whenever I tell people that, they eagerly anticipate the next thing to come out of my mouth, expecting some dramatic story about a shrubbery… read more

Integral to the understanding of ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church is the annual conference’s role in examining and approving those seeking ordination… read more

My parents moved while I was out of the country this summer. Again. My parents have moved many times, and so have I, because my father is a United Methodist minister. Growing up… read more

One of the distinctive characteristics of the United Methodist Church today is the itineracy system coupled with a guaranteed appointment for ordained clergy. Whereas other… read more