Reframing the 'Call to Action'

Bishop Thomas Bickerton identifies three disconnects with the church that affect its ability to meet its current challenges.

Look at ‘governance,’ not programs

Paul McCleary points to difference between ‘program’ and governance ‘structures,’ suggests GC ‘executive committee’ between sessions.

The plan for congregational vitality

‘Seeing the world as our parish, and seeing the individuals in that world as potential disciples,’ says Bishop Thomas Bickerton, ‘is the key to a revitalization.’

Are we guided by business or mission?

The Rev. James M. Doepken questions whether modeling church structure after corporate practices is good for ministry.

Set-aside bishop wise move

Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster says the proposal ‘is not about power … . It is about mission and vision.’

Let's embrace our diversity

The Rev. David Lux feels the administrative structure of The United Methodist Church must reflect and represent its global nature.

Time to restructure church

According to Steven Furr, whatever General Conference delegates decide, ‘we will either get better or worse. We will not remain as we are.’

Do not neglect women's issues

M. Garlinda Burton asks whether women’s issues are adequately addressed in the church’s restructuring debate.

Our community truly is global

Philip H. Carver shares his hopes that the church truly "go into all the world and proclaim the good news."