Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

An example of a UM church practicing generic religion. They don’t need the cross, don’t need the bible, don’t need Jesus. But they have Personality.

Kirbyjon Caldwell, the pastor of Windsor Village UMC, the largest churhc in United Methodism, shares some thoughts on the role of faith in church leadership. Well worth reading.

Good article on the necessity of making mistakes. Chances are that if we aren’t making mistakes it’s because we’re afraid to. We afriad to step out in faith, or afraid to exercise our creatvity.

As one who has done a fair amount of work on postmodernism, I am always attentive to discussions on the subject, though never surprised when one particular approach to postmodernism (the Neo-Nietzschean) is taken to be paradigmatic of the whole. … Continue reading →

The Anglican church, like many in the west, is facing fracture. The Lambeth Commission report is due tomorrow and it seems unlikely that they can produce a report that will make the Orthodox (most of the Anglicans around the world) … Continue reading →

Christianity Today has a short overview of the history of the church in Turkey. Not a pretty picture.

Purpose Driven Life – Day 4 The theme of Day 4 is the fact that we humans are made for eternity. We’re made to last forever. If this is so, there are important consequences for how we live our lives. … Continue reading →

This article quotes several church leaders speaking to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Let’s start with retired Bishop Joe Pennell: “Every congregation deserves spiritual leaders,” he said. “… We need leaders today who are concerned about more … Continue reading →

Patti Davis chides President Bush for valuing “a cluster of cells” over the life and well-being of thousands. The immediate occasion of her tirade is the death of Christopher Reeve. UNlike John edwards, she doens’t proclaim that John Kerry would … Continue reading →

Christopher Reeve died yesterday. The first reports I heard of his death were this morning, and were in the form of “Hollywood Legend Christopher Reeve has died.” Please know I intend no disrespect for the man who became the face … Continue reading →