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Some Conferences in Appointment Crisis

By Dan on | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 | Leave a response

The economy has caused a problem for the UMC. There are now more pastors than there are appointments in some conferences. This is a big problem that is going to need a big solution…

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The Sermon/Bible Study Committee

The Sermon/Bible Study Committee

By Dan on | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | Leave a response

This is my experience about sitting before the Sermon/Bible study committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry as the next step in the process of ordination in the United Methodist Church.

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The Doctrine Committee

The Doctrine Committee

By Dan on | Sunday, February 15, 2009 | Leave a response

    This post is part of a series telling about my experience with the Board of Ordained Ministry. Other posts in the series are listed in the yellow box at the end of this post.       This committee makes sure that you thoroughly understand United Methodist doctrine. This is where a good seminary education will come in handy. Out [...]

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The Psychological Committee

The Psychological Committee

By Dan on | Monday, February 9, 2009 | Leave a response

This post is part of a series telling about my experience with the Board of Ordained Ministry and recounts my experience with the psychological committee.

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The Ministerial Effectiveness Committee

The Ministerial Effectiveness Committee

By Dan on | Thursday, February 5, 2009 | Leave a response

    This post is part of a series telling about my experience with the Board of Ordained Ministry. Other posts in this series are listed in a yellow box below this post.      Ministerial Effectiveness: This group evaluates your life story and call to ministry, as well as your understanding of what it means to be [...]

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Discriminating Immigrants

By Dan on Saturday, July 3, 2010

Pam, of PamBG’s Blog, has a post that everyone needs to read and think about to inform our position on immigration and immigration reform.

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Anniversary!

Cindy and I will celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary in 13 days.