John Wesley, Sommelier?
November 7, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field “I like the old wine best.” John Wesley, Letter from Dublin, June 20, 1789. Recently I participated in the Great...
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For All The Saints…
October 31, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field In America, Halloween is the second biggest holiday of the year, based on consumer spending. Without a doubt it almost...
Whatever happened to “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”?
October 24, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott N. Field MainstreamUMC, an unofficial advocacy group within the United Methodist Church, infers that it speaks for the mainstream of United Methodists...
The Hamas Attack on Israel: Do Not Avert Your Eyes
October 17, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott Field During its seven-year history, the Wesleyan Covenant Association has generally confined our communications to address matters relevant to the internal conflict...
Overheard: Inaugural Comments by the New President of the Wesleyan Covenant Association
By Rev. Dr. Scott Field October 10, 2023 On Saturday, October 7th, the Global Legislative Assembly of the Wesleyan Covenant Association met via video platform. The voted unanimously to...
The Dreaded Fourth Quarter Red Zone Fumble…
By Rev. Dr. Scott Field October 3, 2023 The dreaded Red Zone Fumble! Clock running down. No time for missteps, miscues, or mistakes. Your team’s offense is driving toward...
“Take your marbles and leave the United Methodist Church.” That’s what I received in an email last week. And here’s what I said in response.
By Rev. Dr. Scott Field September 26, 2023 I received an email last week. With minor edits, here is the text: Take your marbles and leave the United Methodist...
Dear United Methodists, Listen to us in Africa. We have something to say to you.
September 19, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jerry P. Kulah The Africa Initiative is an advocacy group within the three Central Conferences of Africa that is committed to strengthening the...
Moving Beyond the Clicks and Emojis
September 12, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott Field Wow! Thank you for all the social media “likes” and “loves”. What an overload of affirmation! I am humbled and energized...
They Called the Bullpen: “Bring in the Closer to secure the Save and notch the Win”
September 5, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Scott Field (Who is the new president of the Wesleyan Covenant Association and why does the WCA need a new president now, anyway?)...
The WCA Gets New Leadership
August 30, 2023 By Elizabeth B. Chryst Sometimes gratitude isn’t enough when it comes to thanking a person for their hard work and loyalty to a cause. This writer...
Regional Chapter Changes Coming
August 22, 2023 By Rev. Jay Therrell One of the hallmarks of the traditionalist movement is embracing the value of being structurally nimble so the movement can remain just...
Methodist Federation for Social Action Funding Liberalism in Kenya
By Simon Mafunda August 15, 2023 “MFSA has been involved in gathering funds to help with expenses for those who want to remain United Methodist and need financial assistance...
Therrell Departing WCA as President
August 8, 2023 Dear WCA Family, It is bittersweet that I share the news with you that I have informed our Global Council that I will be resigning as...
Jesus Won’t Let Me Hate
August 1, 2023 By Rev. Jay Therrell A while back, someone told me I was one of the most hated people in Methodism. I jokingly asked him if that...
Focusing on the Future: Standing with Those Who’ve Stood with Us
July 26, 2023 By Rev. Jay Therrell As we look toward the end of this calendar year, the 2553 disaffiliation process will sunset as the paragraph will no longer...