In my last post, one of the things I harped on was the spread of misleading and false information about the UMC being conducted by people connected with the Global Methodist Church/Wesleyan Covenant Association. Below is a prime example of what I’m talking about: This is petty and ridiculous. While I do not know exactly…
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A Letter to the Global Methodist Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I greet you in the strong name of Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the One who was, is, and is to come. The One who lived and died and rose again so that we may share in His victory over sin and death. This letter…
Imagining What’s Next in the Methodist Movement
There was a time – 2016 to be precise – that I was completely against any sort of break off within the United Methodist Church. Part of me still wishes to find some way to maintain some sort of unity, but my views have softened as the years have gone by. The work of the…
WCA Leaving Regardless? It Seems Possible
I have not been very quiet about my issues with the Wesleyan Covenant Association ever since I realized their tactics. Recently, I met with someone who is high in the WCA leadership at the conference leadership and we had a nice long chat over coffee. I do appreciate his willingness to meet with me and…
Random Thoughts and Ramblings on Being a Moderate in the UMC and The Way Forward
“You need to pick a side.” “Don’t you believe in scripture?” “If you don’t pick a side, your opinion doesn’t matter.” These are actual statements made by various people in response to my right-center position within the United Methodist Church. I have had everything form my fitness for ministry to my very faith called into…
My Thoughts on #WCAMEMPHIS (So Far)
It’s been no secret that I have been skeptical of the Wesleyan Covenant Association. Specifically, I have been skeptical of the true motives of the organization. My fear is that this group would exist in order to bring about the divorce of the United Methodist Church. In other words, that WCA would be the groundwork…