I am about to start a series of sermons on baptism, coming especially from the United Methodist perspective. Like all of us I'm sure, I have fallen into the pattern of certain cliches and formulas to "explain" baptism, some of which are helpful, but some are probably less so. SO, I would be interested in … Continue reading Preaching on Baptism →

...from the state and the feds. I reported on this situation early on, but the following letter from Ron Lowrey, District Superintendent of the Cumberland District and a board member at McKendree pretty much describes the situation and the problems ahead. On December 30, 2007, there will be a change in the nursing care services … Continue reading Merry Christmas McKendree… →

I've been posting these cryptic notes on the recent situation at McKendree Village, but haven't had time to really comment on my thoughts. A good friend of mine is legal counsel for the Metro Nashville Health System, which includes the Bordeaux Long Term Care facility. Bordeaux recently went through a similar proceeding, which has since … Continue reading McKendree Village: A Few Thoughts →

For more than 40 years, McKendree Village has earned a solid reputation for providing quality services and care. We are accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission as well as the EAGLE Accreditation Commission. Everyone associated with McKendree Village is deeply committed to our mission to provide quality retirement living and health care services for … Continue reading McKendree Village # 2 — A Statement From McKendree →

This is a continuation of a series began this past summer reviewing the book “Restoring Methodism: 10 Decisions for United Methodist Churches in America” by James B. Scott and Molly Davis Scott. I knew that I would have problems with “Decision 8” in Restoring Methodism when I realized that the scriptures passages used by the … Continue reading Restoring Methodism: What is our scriptural and theological base? →

A seven-year legal battle between the United Methodist Kentucky Annual (regional) Conference and an affiliated foundation has ended in favor of the conference. The outcome also upholds the United Methodist “trust clause” pertaining to local church property. News - Across the Church - UMC.org. This was the first I had heard about the legal battle … Continue reading Jim Holsinger and the Trust Clause →

One-third of the membership of The United Methodist Church now lives outside the United States. But the denomination’s structure remains decidedly centered both in and on the United States itself. How to respond to the new global reality was the topic of a panel discussion during the Oct. 8-11 annual meeting of the United Methodist … Continue reading What does is mean to be a global church? →