Young adults lead social justice startups
The United Methodist Church is taking a page from the tech startup world, and the resulting initiative enables young adults to be leaders in ministry.
Florida Conference Focuses On Young Peoples' Call
The population of Florida took a noticeable dip the weekend of Nov. 12, as a good portion of its citizens ventured to St. Louis for Exploration 2011.
Technology and Social Media Add Layers to Exploration 2011
Blogging, tweeting, and QR codes added new levels of connection to an event for young adults considering God’s call to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church, allowing instant connections and real-time discussions about sermons, workshops, and small groups.
Exploration 2011: You’ve been buzzed
On a day in September, thousands of young adults were thinking, talking and praying about the same thing — that moment when they recognized God’s voice calling them into ministry.
Report: In church, as in school, seniors rule
There's long been talk of the "graying" of United Methodist congregations, but the same can now be said of its pastors.
Exploration 2011 in St. Louis
Exploration 2011 is November 11-13 in St. Louis, Missouri at the Millennium Hotel. Register before September 5 and receive $25 off your registration using the registration discount code EXP11EBE!
Prayer Blog Day Will Be September 6th
As part of our commitment to get the word out we'll be asking as many of you as are willing to join the “Prayer Blog Day” for Exploration 2011. This will be a day when all of us will be posting and sharing across platforms our prayers and thoughts
Young pastors prepare for season of change
In the upper right corner of the bright yellow construction paper, Hannah drew a picture of a man in a hospital gown with angel wings. Above his head are the words, “My Dad Saying Hi! Heaven is a great place!”
Rural churches a unique start for young clergy
Sometime around 1800, a log church was founded just inside the Cheatham County line – one of the first churches established in Middle Tennessee. That church was named Bethel Methodist. Now named New Bethel United Methodist, the church has outlasted most of its neighbors.
Young clergy drawn to social justice
The Revs. Brian and Laura Rossbert sometimes show up on the 5 p.m. news — on multiple channels.
UM Students Considering Their Call
Singing “Now we’ll overcome all divisions and darkness by lighting our way,” more than 275 United Methodist students and campus ministry leaders opened the 2011 United Methodist Student Forum Thursday, May 26. The United Methodist-related University of Evansville hosted the four-day event.
Young pastor juggles many responsibilities
At an age when many people are trying to “find themselves,” one young man has found himself leading two churches.
Clergy couple blends ministry, marriage
The Rev. Brian Rossbert spent most of his third wedding anniversary at a church council meeting, which is typical of the way life is working out for him these days.
New pastor back on college campus
A year after graduating from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, the Rev. Mara Bailey finds herself back on a college campus. Only this time, she’s not a student – she’s ministering to them.
Young adults answer calling at shelter
The window air conditioner’s mechanical purr blends with the sounds of a happy puppy leaping from lap to lap as a small gathering of young adults starts their week with a Monday morning devotion.
Pastor takes important step to ordination
On this hot June Sunday, the Rev. Brian Rossbert looked like the same young man who stepped into the pulpit at Centenary United Methodist Church for the first time on another hot June Sunday last year.
Camps explore ministry
The direction of Mindi Ferguson's life was changed at a United Methodist Church camp when she was 14.
Growth in Africa outpaces decline in U.S.
The 2010 State of the Church Report tells United Methodists something they are already painfully aware of — U.S. membership is continuing its long decline even as the denomination expands internationally.
Young clergywomen blaze new trails
After a recent worship service at Branches United Methodist Church in Florida City, Fla., the Rev. Audrey B. Warren returned to the sanctuary to turn off the lights. There, draped in Warren's stole and with the microphone in hand, was 4-year-old Cassandra.
Study highlights lack of young clergy
Kerry Bart's faith blossomed in his mid-20s. Two years into a career as a college chemistry teacher in Iowa, he grew curious about being a pastor.
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