Bishops Urged to Confront Rising Cruelty
Even as The United Methodist Church rebuilds after years of disaffiliations, Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone challenged her fellow bishops to speak truth to power and act with the compassion of Christ. She was addressing bishops — including eight new episcopal leaders — who are confronting the rise of authoritarianism and violence around the globe. United Methodist News reports on the ongoing Council of Bishops meeting here: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishops-urged-to-confront-rising-cruelty.
In this in-depth interview Allen Stanton explains how small congregations can be surprisingly nimble in the face of change and effective in spiritual formation due to their inherently relational nature. Read the interview at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/the-gift-of-small-an-in-depth-interview-with-allen-stanton/.
How can weary church leaders live into God’s design for flourishing? Laura Heikes challenges church leaders to resist the culture of busyness and embrace the life-giving rhythm of Sabbath. While our society may glorify overwork, ministry flourishes when leaders model God’s balance of work and rest. Here are practical ways to start living into this sacred rhythm. Get the four tips at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/4-rhythms-of-rest-for-the-weary-in-ministry/.
