3 Episcopal dioceses vote to unify pending denomination approval
Three Episcopal Church dioceses based in Wisconsin have voted in favor of a measure to unify into a single regional body, a proposal that still needs approval from the denomination. Last week, the Episcopal dioceses of Eau Claire, Fond du Lac and Milwaukee held a joint special convention in Baraboo, where clergy and lay leaders overwhelmingly voted to become one regional body.
The United Methodist Church will also be undergoing restructuring in coming months as its General Conference voted to reduce its number of bishops. This restructurig may affect its implementation of other changes adopted at the General Conference and how Methodists react to these changes at the local level.After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out
On the first Sunday after the conclusion of the denomination’s General Conference, many queer United Methodists celebrated their release from the tight and narrow spaces that had confined them.
5 Ways to Encourage Legacy Building
There are valid reasons, as we all know, that people don’t (or can’t) give. As a church leader, caring for our congregations and communities must come before encouraging a long-term financial commitment to the church. If it doesn’t, we’re not fulfilling our calling and we’ll lose the people we’re meant to serve. But it’s imperative that, as the church leader, you address the issue of finances. Even as immediate needs are being met. It’s crucial for your church to survive and thrive long-term.
Leadership in 4 Words
Heart -> Connect -> Trust -> Follow These four words provide a foundation for relationally-based leadership that when connected to a vision, will serve any leader well.
What does it mean to take the Bible literally?
People often ask if Christians should take the Bible literally. Some people complain that Christians take the Bible too literally, others complain that Christians don't take the Bible literally enough. What should we do?
What Is This Thing Called Bible Study?
If you search your Bible for the phrase “Bible study,” you won’t find it. A big part of the problem is that the word “Bible” never occurs in most English Bibles. Even if you search for just the word “study,” you won’t find quite what you’re looking for.
I do not recommend this method of informal Bible study. It is actually a misuse of the Bible as a form of divination.
1. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to a passage that speaks to your life.
2. Flip the pages of your Bible and drop your finger at a random spot.
3. Read the verse you’re pointing to.
4. Reflect on how to obey the verse you just read.
One man trying to decide what was God's plan for his life, tried this method. The first passage his finger landed on was "Judas hung himself." Nonplussed, the man tried again. The second passage his finger landed on said, "Go, do likewise."Summer Break and the Challenge of Home
For many, going home over breaks can be challenging. If you’re a student about to head back home for the summer, here are four ways to help you face the difficulties.
What the Children in Your Church Need to Know About Marriage
As we reckon with cultural changes concerning sex and marriage, here are five things the children in your church need to know about marriage.
A Christian’s Perspective on Artificial Intelligence
...as AI has become more powerful and capable over the past several years, we are being confronted with the realization that although AI may offer benefits, there may also be significant risks to harnessing increasingly powerful AI technologies. As Christians, our biblical theology should guide all our perspectives regarding the use (and misuse) of artificial intelligence technologies.
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