Candler Doctor of Ministry Projects
Innovations in Ministry
Introduction: Jurgen Moltmann’s assertion, “True hope is lived in the giving of oneself to the future of the hopeless…. Faith is manifested in love for those in need,”[1] resonates deeply Continue Reading
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”[1] – Zora Neale Hurston Years that Ask Questions In my memory, 2015 stands shrouded in a thick fog of forgetfulness. Continue Reading
Introduction Imagine a church where people spend less time arguing and more time listening to the stories behind the arguments. I set out to offer my denomination, The United Methodist Continue Reading
The Question of Exorcism In 1974, then Archbishop Iakovos spoke publicly about the importance of exorcism in cases of purported demonic possession.1 That public pronouncement, by a standing Archbishop of Continue Reading
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In my role with the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE), I create spiritually formative experiences for young leaders aged eighteen to thirty. Our gatherings create the conditions for participants Continue Reading
Introduction Throughout my career, I have attended countless continuing education events and read a dozen books on church leadership all with the same theme: congregations need a clear mission and Continue Reading
Introduction to Ministry Context The First UMC of Torrington was originally erected in 1843 in downtown Torrington, Connecticut. In 1965 it was moved to its current location a few Continue Reading
How I Got Here In 2019 I was sitting in the meeting for the commission on statistics and finance, for the General Board of the AME Church, in Atlanta Continue Reading
What is the condition of your soul? For far too many Christians in America, the condition of the soul is in a state of decay and despondency, only exacerbated by Continue Reading