By restructuring its organization around “excellence,” the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has increased its effectiveness and transformed its culture.
Matthew Dewald
Journalist
Matthew Dewald is a freelance writer living in Dayton, Ohio, who writes frequently about religion.
Sacrificial giving
A church in a depressed, Rust Belt town has raised more than $4 million to help people in Sudan. This remarkable project began when the Rev. Mike Slaughter challenged his congregants to turn away from consumer culture and spend their money to help people in need.
Are you called to teach tomorrow's pastors?
Designed for early career theological educators, this postdoctoral fellowship is an opportunity to engage in intentional, focused, professional formation while exploring a call to teach future pastoral leaders. The fellowship, which is part of the Louisville Institute’s Vocation of the Theological Educator Initiative, offers scholars a two-year placement at a graduate theological school, college, university, or education and research organization.
Deadline is October 15, 2024.
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