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See All The People, a 90 second daily radio series, features Rev. Junius Dotson. Each message helps provide Christians with a simple thought of the day as they work with their cong...
QUESTION: He descended into Hell, or did He?...
QUESTION: What ritual do we use to receive new members?...
The more I hear about churches that are having success with their discipleship endeavors, the more I become convinced that thinking outside the box (or outside the church) is key t...
Scott interviews Rev. Talbot Davis, pastor at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Abingdon Press author. We explore the small group ministry mod...
QUESTION: What colors should we use for some special occasions?...
Introducing People StoryPath 1 is proud to introduce a new initiative called People Story. The purpose of People Story is to move away from thinking about church planting as a numb...
There is a uniquely sacred excitement that happens when a church begins to exist beyond its walls. Where the people inside make a commitment to be about the people outside first an...
Last week I had another all too common experience. A lay leader needed help leading her congregation’s evangelism team and reached out for some help. After getting lost in our webs...
Scott welcomes Rev. Doc Hall, Director of Older Adult Spiritual Formation Programs for the Upper Room, to discuss unique dynamics of small groups with and for older adults....
When the Rev. Ted Hartley was assigned to Bethany United Methodist Church in Bethany, Illinois, it was to oversee its death. Rev. Hartley said the church had about 20 people still ...
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Like many others in extension ministry, Annual Conference serves as a homecoming for me to visit with friends and catchup with fellow ministers and past parishioners. Whether I am ...
QUESTION: Who may preside at weddings in The United Methodist Church?...
QUESTION: Two Annual Conference Services NOT for the Local Church and Why...
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