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Produced by the General Commission on Religion and Race, this Vital Conversations video series features contemporary theologians, sociologists, laity, clergy and other thought-leaders dealing with challenges of race, culture and oppression in The United Methodist Church and the world today. Vital Conversations: Series 1 Vital Conversations 1:
September 14, 2022 Pastors can often find themselves in uncomfortable and even dangerous situations when trying to minister to others, but they can take steps to ensure their safety. The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler explores the risks that pastors – particularly clergywomen – face in
June 16, 2022 United Methodist pastors should have their salaries set by annual conferences on a scale based on job performance and experience, which would reduce the salary disparity between Black and white clergy, said two researchers. Currently, local church leaders set pastor salaries based
Have Student Loans? Learn Whether They Can Be Forgiven at an Upcoming Webinar Clergy and employees of not-for-profit organizations engaged in faith-based work may now qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. However, time is of the essence. More favorable temporary rules expire
We are called as a family of God, a redemptive and redeemed community, to be a place of safety and safe haven for all persons. When we as clergywomen became aware of the accusation and guilty plea of former United Methodist pastor John McFarland for
April 4, 2022 It might help you understand if you think of your pastor as a grizzled bluesman in rural Mississippi. “Mississippi has produced some of the most amazing folk art and blues music,” said the Rev. Trey Jones, senior pastor at Crossgates United Methodist
Wesley Theological Seminary is offering a new online training resource developed by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership addressing issues of financial integrity and preventing fraud in congregational settings. Keeping Our Sacred Trust: Assuring Financial Integrity is designed for pastors, church staff, finance committee members, church
As we close out Women’s History Month, I want to offer some recommendations for my clergy sisters on the journey, as well as insights on how the church can be true to equity and equality for women within and beyond The United Methodist Church. For
To say Cody Clark has a busy schedule at Patrick Henry High School may be an understatement. Clark works as a history teacher and athletic director. If that is not enough to keep him busy, he also serves as head coach for boys’ varsity soccer.
by Micah RennerJan. 30, 2022 It started with a direct message in the fall of 2020. I had not been raised in the church but rather found faith in Christianity as an adult. I chose to attend a small, private Christian college in 2019 after
