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Expertise
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | In reply yes we are on a ..... |
| Kim | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your time in answering ..... |
| Jeanette | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great Info! Thank you so very much! |
| amanda | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, I will try ..... |
| Kathy | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
Recent Answers from Wayne Tucker
2009-11-20 Transfer of Minister:
Connie, Either approach would be valid. Is there not a charge-wide PPR? It might also be a good idea to hold an all-points PPR meeting to discuss the individual concerns. Give each person the right
2009-11-17 Inter-Racial Families:
April, First let me say how sorry I am that you have not been accepted in the Lord's house. The problem is that some folks seem to think it belongs to them. We United Methodists recognize that
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
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