Dear Friends in the Iowa Annual Conference, Over the last few days, the much of the Midwest and Iowa have been pummeled with severe storms, including ...
By Heather Hahn May 22, 2019 | LEAWOOD, Kan. (UM News) More than 600 U.S. United Methodists spent three days grappling with possible options for forging what they hope will be a more just and inclusive church future. What united those at UMCNext, ...
"The 2019 General Conference was proof that there is an impasse within The United Methodist Church with two irreconcilable viewpoints," said Rev. Thomas Lambrecht, Vice President and General Manager of Good News. He expressed disappointment that...
Last week, Gary and I went for a walk on a nearby bike trail. I enjoy living in the outer suburbs of Des Moines because the episcopal residence is at the top of a hill. I can see for miles in all d...
How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation About Mental ...
You don't need special training to have an open, authentic conversation about mental health - and often, just talking about it can be the first important step in understanding where someone is with their mental health, and helping them get...
Letting Go of This Pastor and Preparing for the Next -...
Church consultant Susan Beaumont shares four leadership practices that can help a congregation prepare when their pastor is getting ready to leave. Approaching the situation honestly and communicating openly can help a church understand that...
