Great new resource for Wesleyan/Methodist studies

Cambridge has just published a fine new volume edited by my friend and colleague, Jason Vickers. The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism features articles by an array of excellent scholars, including Ted Campbell, Dennis Dickerson, and United Theological Seminary President Wendy Deichmann. This is one that needs to be in the library of any Methodist/Wesleyan pastor,…

Hey UM’s…. Is your annual conference on board with this decision of the 2012 General Conference?

At the 2012 General Conference, the following legislation passed with 870 votes for an 33 votes against: Disability Awareness as AC Theme (20472-CO-Non-Dis)Each Conference shall designate that at least one Annual Conference session during the 2013-2016 quadrennium will have a theme centered on Disability Awareness to set an example for each District and Local Church.  Resources and…

Save the Date: Light the Fire 2014

People with disabilities come from all walks of life, though they are often excluded from the life of the church. Most churches lack the theological, practical, and material resources to welcome a broad array of people with disabilities. Conditions such as autism, Down Syndrome, various physical disabilities, and Alzheimer’s can prevent people from full participation…