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I will attempt an answer to any question you care to ask about the United Methodist Church, or any other matter of faith.

Experience in the area

I am an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. I have been a pastor since January, 1988. I am a member of the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. M.Div. Christian Theological Seminary, 1991

What do you like about this subject?

This subject is my "home turf" so to speak. I grew up a Methodist, and happily became a United Methodist in 1968. This is where my heart is.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am still gaining insights into the grander scope of God's grace and power. I am hoping to share those insights as others ask questions.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Most people outside the UM church do not realize how strong our ties are to the Lutheran Church. Without Luther, we may never have had Wesley.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There are still those who perceive the UM church as not a church at all - some think of us as less than Christian.

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Recent Answers from Wayne Tucker

2009-11-04 Penance.:

Jeanette, Working backwards, answering the last question first: We do not hold confession to be a sacrament. We do believe it is necessary as a first step to receiving forgiveness. Given those two

2009-10-08 Over view of beliefs:

Krissy, To be a United Methodist, you must attend a United Methodist church, request a transfer to the church, undertake the new member training that congregation employs (and that varies widely)

2009-10-07 God's Law:

Craig, If you are open to the answer I am OK with this. If you just want to argue, you can go elsewhere. I have better things to do. There is absolutely no indication in the Scriptures that

2009-10-05 about baptism:

Wesley, I can't imagine the depth or nature of the water matters to God. In the earliest Church, only three drops of water were needed; one each for Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are uncertain

2009-10-01 Church Council Membership/Vote:

Linda, As I said before, every member of the congregation has a voice at such meetings, but only the Charge Conference can decide who has a vote. Pastoral vacations are generally part of the Annual

 

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