United Methodist News

Making faithful disciples more important than creating an empire, scholars say.

United Methodists find mission opportunities in special-interest camps.

United Methodist City Society sells "dinosaur properties" to finance mission work.

The Rev. Jason Byassee defends bishop’s plea for growth.

Study also finds need for greater collaboration, oversight.

"It's confirmation that the Lord is in charge," school official says.

Judicial Council asked to revisit decision allowing pastor to bar a gay man from joining his congregation.

Church has 220 camps and retreat centers serving 1 million people a year.

Theologian says renewed faith holds the solution to Gulf oil spill.

A sunburned camper fifty years ago, Barbara Dunlap-Berg still finds inspiration at today’s United Methodist campgrounds.

Annual conferences explore ways to build vital, growing churches.

Volunteers repair homes, package food as part of annual meetings.

In Part II of a series, second appointees talk about experiencing their first transition.

Part I of a series about clergy introduces one young man as he becomes a provisional elder. Next in the series: second appointments.

Our high expectations leave little room for grace, says Tina Carter.

Native American church has weathered many storms but is deeply shaken by oil spill in Gulf.

Church leader championed marginalized throughout ministry.

Health center provides care and education in remote region.

Faith groups meet in homes and back rooms in restaurants.

The theme of the 2010 Tennessee Annual Conference was “Intentional Faith Development.”