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May 21, 2019

Why Some of Us May Choose to Leave

The United Methodist Church is in crisis. Some of us may choose to leave. Here are my reasons why. Continue reading Why Some of Us May Choose to Leave

June 21, 2016

Dead Sect, or New Charism?

“I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid, lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power.” –John Wesley, “Thoughts Upon Methodism,” 1786 These words, written by John Wesley near the end … Continue reading Dead Sect, or New Charism?