Bishop Thomas Bickerton

Success is nothing with successors.  Church leaders must take action to develop principled Christian leaders.

The Book of Discipline contains some calls to action that, if followed, can address issues facing many local churches today.

United Methodists must rediscover the power of connection to make a difference in the church and the world.

There's a new ad campaign urging people to "be good for goodness sake".  Although many good people don't profess a belief in Jesus, many of them come to a point where the going gets rough without God in their lives.

Words can cause unintended hurt.  It's important for all Christians to bear faithful witness, be sensitive to the impact of what we say and do, and seek forgiveness when necessary.

When prayer was needed for people in Bridgeville, United Methodistst from across the world responded. The power of our connection is awesome. 

A shooting spree at LA Fitness in Bridgeville left three woman and the alleged gunman dead, 10 injured and countless others devastated. Two of the victims were United Methodist. Join us in prayer for all touched by this tragedy.

Partners in the fight against malaria use a both/and approach, not either/or.  It's a strategy United Methodists should adopt in the global health arena and other aspects of ministry.

Basements and balconies are critical for the success of today’s church. Basements provide the foundation for our entire ministry -- our biblical faith, our Wesleyan heritage, our common experience and the trust we build through our fellowship. But if all we do is dwell in the basement, we find ourselves entombed in past realities and successes that often become stale and irrelevant as the culture changes.  

Using new technology, some pastors have connected with people searching for meaning their lives and are sharing the gospel.  But many have never met face-to-face and they don't necessarily show up in our churches. They may not even be in the same geographic area.  How will they connect to our established churches? Do they want or need to?