“In every association of human beings there needs to be a way of resolving disputes and differences of opinion concerning guilt or innocence and varying interpretation of basic law”. The book The Organization of the United Methodist Church, written by Jack Tuell does a good job of clarifying the politics behind the Methodist Church. I will admit, I am much more drawn to the history behind the Methodist tradition itself as it tells our story as a community of believers. However, it appears we need some sort of order for things to run smooth…or not.
“There are nine members, of varying ages, and several of these members are women. Judicial Council members are elected for eight year terms rather than life, and they receive no pay for their work.” This portion stood out for me in regards to its demographics within the …show more content…
How does homosexuality carry more concern/weight then a child being beaten by their parents or a 16 year old being sold into sex trafficking? We wonder why many of our children do not trust adults or want any part of the current system. In addition, why would they want to be part of a believing community that puts them at the bottom of a list, rather than show them they matter and are our first priority?!
In this way, I am at odds with the Book of Discipline. Again, I am not saying we do not need boundaries and ways in which we orchestrate cooperation when conflict ensues.
But what I am concerned about is that we get so focused on the organizational aspects of church that we miss the aspect of the organism of the church. Something living and breathing and that includes a cross-generational vibe. Our numbers are not going up! We have to start considering another view, another paradigm or we shall become known as something that once
“There are nine members, of varying ages, and several of these members are women. Judicial Council members are elected for eight year terms rather than life, and they receive no pay for their work.” This portion stood out for me in regards to its demographics within the …show more content…
How does homosexuality carry more concern/weight then a child being beaten by their parents or a 16 year old being sold into sex trafficking? We wonder why many of our children do not trust adults or want any part of the current system. In addition, why would they want to be part of a believing community that puts them at the bottom of a list, rather than show them they matter and are our first priority?!
In this way, I am at odds with the Book of Discipline. Again, I am not saying we do not need boundaries and ways in which we orchestrate cooperation when conflict ensues.
But what I am concerned about is that we get so focused on the organizational aspects of church that we miss the aspect of the organism of the church. Something living and breathing and that includes a cross-generational vibe. Our numbers are not going up! We have to start considering another view, another paradigm or we shall become known as something that once