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New Certification Will Lift Up Best Practices
Vicki Brown
Certification for collegiate ministry will lift up best practices with a vital ministry that differs in key ways from local church work, according to campus ministers, agency staff, and seminary administrators.
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Judicial Council voids Plan UMC
Linda Bloom
A compromise restructure plan for The United Methodist Church, adopted earlier this week by the 2012 General Conference, was declared “unconstitutional” May 4.
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$7 Million Young Clergy Initiative Fund Approved
Vicki Brown
A $7 million young clergy initiative created to encourage young adults in the United States who wish to respond to God's call to ordained ministry was approved Friday, with the funds to come from money previously budgeted for general church agencies.
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Central Conference Theological Education Funded
Vicki Brown
Lay people with no theological training lead more than 800 churches in Mozambique, and that is one example of the need for the $5 million Central Conference Theological Education Fund, said Bishop Joaquina Nhanala, episcopal leader of Mozambique.
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UM Student Movement Alums Step Up
Vicki Brown
As voting delegates, worship participants, and monitors seeing that each person's voice is heard, former United Methodist Student Movement leaders were everywhere at General Conference 2012 in Tampa, Fla.
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Vote Ends Guaranteed Appointments
Kathy L. Gilbert
Many delegates were surprised and even shocked by how quickly a far-reaching proposal that takes away the security of guaranteed appointments for ordained elders breezed by The United Methodist 2012 General Conference.
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Core Values Embodied in UM Higher Education Network
Vicki Brown
Nebraska Wesleyan student Angelo Stabler, a member of the Omaha Tribe, started his own youth group for at-risk middle school students through a partnership with First United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
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4 elected to University Senate
Kathy L. Gilbert
Jan Love, the Rev. Kasap Owan, the Rev. William J. Abraham and the Rev. Bill T. Arnold were elected to the University Senate during the April 30 morning session of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference.
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A night to recognize accomplishments
Neill Caldwell
General Conference delegates heard a varied and far-reaching update on the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church April 29, concentrating on the Four Areas of Focus approved four years ago.
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Pieces of the Dream That is Africa University
Vicki Brown
The Rev. Guy Mande Muyombo told General Conference 2012 delegates that he is just one piece of the dream that is Africa University, a dream made possible by the gifts and prayers of the people of The United Methodist Church.
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Passing the Gavel
Michelle Whittaker and Skyler E. Nimmons
While delegates to the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. were engaged in legislative discussions on the future of The United Methodist Church, members of the Council of Bishops reflected on their impact within the denomination and celebrated the new leadership and ministry opportunities that will arise in the next quadrennium.
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Wesleyan student participates in Irish-American Scholars Program
Wesleyan College
When she left Wesleyan College to embark on a semester in the Irish-American Scholars Program studies at Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland, Kelsey Tinsman was not sure what to expect.
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Focus on World Malaria Day
Skyler Nimmons
In 2008, Bishop Thomas Bickerton took $10 from his wallet and challenged the General Conference to engage in the fight against malaria by supporting Nothing But Nets.
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First service recalls Jesus’ seaside ministry
Kathy L. Gilbert
The 2012 United Methodist General Conference was washed in the sights and sounds of water as delegates from around the world began 10 days of work with a worship service that invited them to discipleship by the sea.
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Nine Students Headed to Seminary Programs
Ben Lucas
Imagine you’re a college basketball coach and nine of your players advance to the NBA.
That should give you some idea of the accomplishment that Simpson’s Department of Religion recently achieved.
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Next University of Indianapolis president to speak Wednesday
University of Indianapolis
This week, UIndy students, faculty and staff will have their first chance to meet the university’s incoming ninth president.
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TWC inaugurates Dr. Harley Knowles as 21st president
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Thursday, April 12 was Inauguration Day at Tennessee Wesleyan College. Dr. Harley Knowles was officially inaugurated as TWC's 21st president.
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New Student Leadership Event Imagines What's Next
GBHEM
Imagine What’s NEXT is a new collegiate student event that will challenge and inspire United Methodist college students to consider and plan the next faithful steps for their vocations, their communities, the church, and the world.
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Announcing Tilton's Next Head of School
Tilton School
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Tilton Head of School Search Committee, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Cameron Saliba as the 26th Head of Tilton School, effective July 1, 2012.
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They heard a voice saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” Isaiah 6:8
Roberta S. White
God has been calling men and women into ministry for years. For me to receive the call from the Lord was nothing new.
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Two Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholars Receive M.Div.
Vicki Brown
Two scholars involved in a scholarship and mentoring program for racial-ethnic students who plan to be ordained as deacons or elders will complete their M.Div. degrees this year, and five more will complete the degree in 2013.
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Tom Frank on UMC Heritage
GBHEM
Tom Frank says that it seems to him all the general agencies are an expression of mission in their area.
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Young Harris College Announces $22 Million Gift
Young Harris College
In celebration of the launch of its Investing in the Future Capital Campaign, Young Harris College announces a $22 million gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation, the largest foundation gift ever received by the 126-year-old institution.
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Debate grapples with restructuring
Heather Hahn
“More than we need a new organizational chart, we need a new Pentecost.” The Rev. Kim Cape, top executive of the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, shared that thought as part of a larger debate on proposals to restructure United Methodist agencies.
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Join Students and Presidents for Higher Education Night
GBHEM
Delegates, bishops, and others attending General Conference 2012 are invited to join students and presidents from some of the 120 United Methodist-related schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools and 520 campus ministries for a higher education ministry fair on April 30.
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Joe Whittemore on IOT Legislation
GBHEM
Joe Whittemore asks General Conference delegates to consider all restructuring legislation in light of whether it maintains balance of power and is inclusive, among other things.
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UM Men to host friendly debate about proposed General Conference changes
Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Men
The Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Men are hosting an informational debate March 31 at 3 p.m. to publicize about the denominational changes to be proposed at this year’s General Conference session.
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European Clergywomen Consultation Celebrates Diversity of Gifts
Esther Handschin
Bishop Rosemarie Wenner and 24 female United Methodist pastors from nine countries in Europe met in Braunfels, Germany, for fellowship and to exchange ideas.
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UM Appalachian Ministry Network Supports Petitions
United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network
For most United Methodists, having fresh vegetables on the table and a safe place to gather in community is a given reality. But for many, particularly those in Appalachia, this may not be a certainty.
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Windt honored with 2012 Exemplary Teacher Award
Tennessee Wesleyan College
The United Methodist Church has awarded the spring 2012 Exemplary Teacher Award to Tennessee Wesleyan College’s Dr. Nathan Windt, director of choral activities and assistant professor of music.
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Certification for Campus Ministry, AU Loan Approved
Vicki Brown
Educational standards for certifying campus ministers and a $250,000 loan to expand Africa University’s potato farm were approved by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s elected Board of Directors at their spring meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mission Guatemala: TWC students perform spring break mission work
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Spring break for most college students means a break from classes and a trip to the beach.
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Agency Q&A: Higher Education & Ministry
UMNS
As the 2012 General Conference approaches, United Methodist News Service is looking at details of legislation and offering information to help readers better understand how the church works. This is the response from GBHEM.
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HPU Students Rebuild Homes of Tornado Victims during Spring Break
High Point University
Sixteen students from High Point University traveled south during their spring break through the university’s Alternative Break Program to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to devote an entire week to restoring tornado damage caused by recent storms in the area.
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Group offers ‘Plan B’ for church structure
Heather Hahn
A group of church leaders is calling for an alternative to the proposed reorganization of The United Methodist Church's general agencies.
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Ohio Wesleyan Earns Presidential Recognition
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Wesleyan University is being honored for the fourth consecutive year with inclusion on the national 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction.
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Commentary: How do we know God’s will for us as a faith community?
Rev. HiRho Y. Park
As the 2012 General Conference approaches, United Methodists are gathering as a discerning community through soul-searching prayer, theological reflection, dialogue and spiritual practice.
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MEF Critical Piece of Support for Seminarians
Vicki Brown
The Ministerial Education Fund is the church’s affirmation that all United Methodists share the responsibility for education of our clergy. The fund, along with the annual conference and the seminarian’s local congregation, forms a circle of support for those on the path to ordained ministry.
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Methodist-related Colleges and Universities Form Association
Vicki Brown
About 75 representatives of Methodist-related colleges and universities from 16 different countries in Asia passed a resolution to create an educational association for the purpose of collaborative and cooperative networking to foster dynamic and holistic Christian leadership in Asia and the Pacific.
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Point of View: Leading for a New Church
Bishop Janice Riggle Huie
In her address "Leading for a New Church" during Ministers Week at Perkins School of Theology, Bishop Janice Riggle Huie (Texas Annual Conference) said: "One of the most important conversations occurring in the church today is around the calling, identification, recruitment, development, authorization, deployment, and assessment of this new kind of forward-leaning spiritual leader. I believe the ferment that is occurring is nothing other than the work of the Holy Spirit stirring up the people of the UMC and propelling us in new directions."
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