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Some Questions for Further Research from the Disaffiliation Process

Some Questions for Further Research from the Disaffiliation Process

The recent disaffiliation process in the United Methodist Church leaves in its wake grief, hope, and many unanswered questions regarding the impact of prior unifications, the impact of clergy and judicatory leaders in the process, and the various motivations for disaffiliation. Lovett H. Weems of the Lewis Center staff raises some of these significant questions […]

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Embracing Mutual Ministry: An In-Depth Interview with Lydia Bucklin

Embracing Mutual Ministry: An In-Depth Interview with Lydia Bucklin

How can your congregation function as a community of ministers rather than a community gathered around a single minister? Lydia Bucklin of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan explains the Mutual Ministry Initiative and how this approach to shared ministry is flourishing among smaller churches in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. Listen to this interview, watch […]

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Embracing Mutual Ministry: An In-Depth Interview with Lydia Bucklin

Embracing Mutual Ministry: An In-Depth Interview with Lydia Bucklin

How can your congregation function as a community of ministers rather than a community gathered around a single minister? Lydia Bucklin of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan explains the Mutual Ministry Initiative and how this approach to shared ministry is flourishing among smaller churches in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. Listen to this interview, watch […]

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The Most Surprising Issue about Church Facilities

The Most Surprising Issue about Church Facilities

Don’t get too bored reading about church facilities. You will become interested when it’s time for a major building program. You will be interested when you have to pay a big sum of money because little to no maintenance has been done on your church facilities. You will definitely desire to know more about church…

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