I’m writing this post from Washington D.C. where I’m spending a couple of days visiting the icons of American democracy, enjoying time with my oldest daughter, a political science major in college who has never been to D.C., and attending a conference for seminary board chairs and presidents (I am the chair of the board […]

In January I begin a new sermon series called Seeing Gray (you should be able to watch the promo for the series here on my blog).  The first sermon will explore the question of whether Jesus would be seen as a liberal or a conservative in today’s polarized society.  But at this time I’d like […]

Many churches are involved in offering private schools, and they do a terrific job in educating children, but United Methodists have historically had a commitment to public education. In Kansas City the first public schools were started by Methodist missionaries and churches. Our church is partnering with Saint James United Methodist Church - […]