The mission of The United Methodist Church is to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." But, how do you know when you've made one... a disciple, that is? We talked with the Rev. Steven Manskar, from Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., about that very question.
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. --- Psalm 34:17-18 Beloved: As the nation absorbs the guilty verdicts delivered in the case of former...
A message from the Executive Team of the Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders for the laity of The United Methodist Church
By Erik Alsgaard A new adult Lenten study, “Reclaiming and Living Covenant,” published by the Baltimore-Washington Conference, is a deep dive into biblical covenant and hope, and reconnecting relationships. That’s according to its two authors, who say the study is designed to...
By Ryan Danker* Pastors and those who lead our communities must be commended for the ways in which they are maintaining community during this difficult time. Many of our pastors are finding ways to pray, preach, teach, and counsel the faithful as we, together yet physically separate, face this...
Few things can move the heart more than music. As we celebrate Advent, the Rev. Fred Crider lifts up two hymns he wrote for the season. By Fred Crider* “All People Shall See It” is set to the tune “Ash Grove” (see UMH #664 “Sent Forth By...
by Lauren Jones, Vitality Specialist If you’re looking for time away from the noise and busyness of the city and an opportunity to reconnect with God through nature, I highly recommend the Baltimore-Washington Conference’s camping and retreat center, Manidokan in Knoxville...
An editorial by Alison Burdett I watched K-Pop Demon Hunters a few weeks ago with my family of four, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. After we tucked the kids into bed that night, my husband and I stayed up talking about how incredibly relevant this movie is. And yes: the...
By Matthew K. Jenkins Bethany UMC, Ellicott City, Artist & Worship Leader In July, I had the honor of competing in, and ultimately winning, the You God’s Music Showcase, a national Christian music competition designed to uplift, inspire, and spotlight artists who carry a Kingdom...
Certainly the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through! They are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness. I think: The Lord is my portion! Therefore, I’ll wait on him. – Lamentations 3: 22-24 (CEB) God of grace and...
