Here are some special resources you might find helpful … Did You Know? The United Methodist Church has developed a unique lingo during its history. We have words that relate specifically to how we, as United Methodists, carry out our ministry. Need to get familiar with the terms? Try checking out the glossary… Mission Personnel Nearly 400 missionaries are currently commissioned by the United Methodist Church! Learn more about them, the amazing work they do, and how you can help. Aldersgate Experience How did Methodism get started? What’s [...]
Read More...Movie Reviews
March 21, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
On screen, ‘Blue Like Jazz’ is rich conversation starter Donald Miller’s spiritual memoir Blue Like Jazz connected in a big way with many young adult Christians. Special contributor Mike Baughman has our review of the new film version. Read more… We Bought a Zoo moves from reality to ‘reel’ life UMR Associate Editor Bill Fentum offers a DVD review of We Bought a Zoo, starring Matt Damon. Read more… Character’s journey can help Christians respond to autism The Rev. Kenny Dickson offers a DVD review of Extremely Loud & Incredibly [...]
Read More...Book Reviews
March 21, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Hijacked urges churches to avoid partisan politics Clayton Childers reviews Hijacked: Responding to the Partisan Church Divide, a new book by Mike Slaughter and Charles E. Gutenson. Read more… Tracking the rise and fall of Methodism in America Special contributor Thomas Kidd reviews Mark Tooley’s new book Methodism and Politics in the Twentieth Century. Read more… Book unveils story of slave-owning bishop A recent book called The Accidental Slaveowner, by Mark Auslander, investigates the extent of slave ownership by Bishop James O. Andrew, key figure in the 1844 split [...]
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March 21, 2012 Posted by Leave a Comment
Artist’s Christian music leaves room for doubt, mystery and experience. Christian pop-rock artist Jonathan Rundman is out with a restrospective CD, and the Rev. Brian Q. Newcomb gives it an admiring review. More… CD blends spirituality from different cultures. Carrie Newcomer’s latest recording, Everything is Everywhere, surprises by drawing on Eastern influences. Staff writer Mary Jacobs has a review. More on this review… ‘So Beautiful’ . . . so Christian? Paul Simon’s new album is not only his best in a long time but his most intertwined with [...]
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