The Rev. Leonard Sweet speaks Feb. 20 at Convocation 2013. |
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Leonard Sweet teaches Holston pastors
to speak new language for new culture
About 270 pastors came to Lake Junaluska, N.C., on Feb. 18-21 for Holston's annual continuing education event for clergy. They learned the difference between "Gutenbergers" and "Googlers," took a cold mountain hike, and jumped in a cold mountain lake.
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Malaria close-up |
Phyllis and Boo Hankins recall sick children in Africa They've been back in the U.S. since May 2011, but Phyllis and Boo Hankins will never forget the people they loved and cared for in South Sudan and Liberia.
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Boy Scout controversy |
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United Methodist Men leaders ask BSA to hold off on gay policy change Citing strong negative response, Gilbert Hanke and Bishop James Swanson wrote Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock on Feb. 19, asking that the current restrictive policy be continued indefinitely.
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Commentary |
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"A matter of interpretation: Engaging Adam Hamilton" The Rev. Rob Renfroe and the Rev. Thomas Lambrecht present an opposing view to the Rev. Adam Hamilton's recent commentary in the Washington Post.
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