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Olu Brown shares leadership lessons from Moses

Posted by Melissa Lauber on Nov 01, 2017

What is the future of the 21st century church? The Rev. Olu Brown offered some answers from an unlikely source: Moses.

Ancient church mothers and fathers often greeted one another with the phrase, “Give me a word.” This greeting led to the sharing of insights and wisdom. Today we continue this tradition with this monthly column. remember By Rev. Mandy Sayers Pastor, Covenant UMC...

In separate worship services that celebrated dance, diversity and daring, the Revs. Ann Laprade and Wanda Bynum Duckett were introduced as new District Superintendents.

By Rev. Charles Harrell  (A response to Tom Starnes’ “UM’s ask: what is doctrine, what is law, and what is right?”  The case before the Judicial Council mentioned in both their essays, was decided in October. See the story.) Thanks to Tom Starnes for his...

By Rachel Cornwell  “I hate preaching about money.” “Parishioners skip church if I’m giving a stewardship sermon.”“Pastor, that sermon about church finances didn’t feed me spiritually.” Many ministers have either said, or heard, comments...

By Kimberly Burge I am a lifelong Christian, but a brand-new Methodist. Last Easter, I became a member of Mount Vernon Place UMC in Washington. Although I have lived in D.C. for two decades and worked at multiple Christian organizations, I hadn’t managed to find that elusive faith...

By Rod Miller See the first article in this series: We are called to be collaborators with God. Last month, we focused on the invitation given to everyone to be collaborators with God. This month we explore the rich and vital collaboration of laity and clergy. The first place I learned...

The Rev. William “Bill” Thomas Miller, 89, a retired Elder, died Oct. 31, 2017. He was a resident of Columbia. A funeral service was held Nov. 6 at Linden-Linthicum UMC with the Rev. Gayle Annis-Forder officiating. The Rev. Donald Hohne, chaplain at Gilchrist Hospice...

The BWC’s United Methodist Men is one of the most active in The United Methodist Church. On Oct. 28, they came together for their annual meeting.

The United Methodist Church’s top court re-stated its earlier opinion that all qualifications of ministerial candidates must be examined.