Skip to content

Via Media Methodists

"Forth from the midst of Babel brought, parties and sects I cast behind…and bow to Jesus' name alone."

Primary Navigation

  • Home
  • About

Social Navigation

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Like Us on Facebook

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

My Tweets

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,554 other followers

Recent Comments

Preserving Unity by… on Unite the Two So Long Disjoine…
Five Reflections on… on General Conference Can’t…
Jamie Westlake (@jam… on Three Roads Ahead for the UMC…
Strangers Before Sch… on Preserving Unity by Compromisi…
betsypc on The Problem with Via Media
Church

Five Reflections on #UMCGC

A week removed from General Conference, there are five things that stood out to me: Worship. General Conference worship was … Continue reading Five Reflections on #UMCGC

Three Roads Ahead for the UMC #UMCGC
Church

Three Roads Ahead for the UMC #UMCGC

There is no other issue in the UMC that has as many people fighting as the one on human sexuality. … Continue reading Three Roads Ahead for the UMC #UMCGC

Church

A Prayer for the Opening of General Conference 2016

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, our God! … Continue reading A Prayer for the Opening of General Conference 2016

Holy Conferencing or Safe Spaces? Rule 44 & the Infantilizing of #UMCGC
Church

Holy Conferencing or Safe Spaces? Rule 44 & the Infantilizing of #UMCGC

I genuinely can’t tell if General Conference leadership is ignorant or if they’ve just decided to take sides in the … Continue reading Holy Conferencing or Safe Spaces? Rule 44 & the Infantilizing of #UMCGC

The Problem with Via Media
Church

The Problem with Via Media

I wanted to offer a critique of the via media especially in regards to the current state of affairs in … Continue reading The Problem with Via Media

“Holy People, Faithful Church” Coming Soon!
Church

“Holy People, Faithful Church” Coming Soon!

As a church, our scholars are an underutilized gift.  We are fortunate to have organizations like the Wesleyan Theological Society … Continue reading “Holy People, Faithful Church” Coming Soon!

Unexpected Friendships: Scalia, Kagan, & Putting the ‘United’ Back in #UMC
Church

Unexpected Friendships: Scalia, Kagan, & Putting the ‘United’ Back in #UMC

Justice Antonin Scalia died suddenly on February 14, leaving a vacancy on the Supreme Court that could tip the balance. … Continue reading Unexpected Friendships: Scalia, Kagan, & Putting the ‘United’ Back in #UMC

“A Stranger to the World’s Ways”: Wesleyan Spiritual Leadership (Guest Post)
Leadership

“A Stranger to the World’s Ways”: Wesleyan Spiritual Leadership (Guest Post)

The Rule of St. Benedict advises its adherents “to become a stranger to the world’s ways.”[1] What a fascinating rule! … Continue reading “A Stranger to the World’s Ways”: Wesleyan Spiritual Leadership (Guest Post)

Refocusing Our Outrage
Church

Refocusing Our Outrage

This past week I learned that apparently a LOT of Christians are in an uproar over Starbucks and the color of … Continue reading Refocusing Our Outrage

Preserving Unity by Compromising Catholicity: The Four “Marks” & #UMC Future(s)
Church

Preserving Unity by Compromising Catholicity: The Four “Marks” & #UMC Future(s)

United Methodists have been abuzz this week reflecting on Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s hints at his plans for the … Continue reading Preserving Unity by Compromising Catholicity: The Four “Marks” & #UMC Future(s)

Posts navigation

Older posts
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy