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Every Lent, I criticized Christians who gave up social media. I was wrong.
Sorry to disappoint everyone who was waiting for it…but I was wrong.
Methodism is Best in Triplicate
One unusual accountability practice reduced the opioid epidemic–and Methodists should pay attention why!
On the Success of Methodism 2.0
Nine years ago, this blog articulated “Methodism 2.0” which predicted what would lead to transformation in The United Methodist Church.
Judicial Council – 2024 is the new 2020
Progressives and Traditionalists likely have complicated feelings about the ruling.
Church and Christian Reflections
Varied reflections on Christian topics, including Church in a time of COVID-19.
Making sense of theology with charts

Our most popular content is these charts that are reproducable for individual or group study.

Geek Gospel
Every genre can be a Sacred Text. Discover more about yours, or find a new one today!
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UMC Bishop Elections dealing with Conflicts of Interest for GMC-leaning delegates
“Owning the Libs” is not a valid reason to vote in a denomination you intend to exit.
Who I’m voting for to become a United Methodist Bishop
I’m one of the electors of three new bishops in The UMC. Read on for who I’m supporting and why.
A Tale of Two Failed UMC Disaffiliation Votes in Oklahoma
Churches have changed their disaffiliation directions based on a handful of votes. Be a handful!
African Bishops present the UMC future that the GMC most fears.
More sleeping giants coming in November 2022.