Episode Synopsis "“The Future of the United Methodist Church” featuring Doug Powe and Lovett Weems"

Podcast Episode 160 What does the post-pandemic and post-disaffiliation United Methodist Church (UMC) look like? In this episode, Jessica Anschutz speaks with Lewis Center Director Doug Powe and Senior Consultant Lovett Weems, who discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the UMC. They highlight regionalization, the need for structural reform, and changes to the ordination process, while [...] The post “The Future of the United Methodist Church” featuring Doug Powe and Lovett Weems first appeared on Lewis Center for Church Leadership.

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