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The Rev. William E. Olewiler
Expertise
United Methodist church structure and doctrine. Science and religion. Christian Education and the Sunday School. Religion and race. Women in the church. United Methodist pastor for 22 years. Member, commissions on Religion and Race and Status and Role of Women. Masters in Divinity and Religious Education.
Experience in the area
Ordained deacon and elder, United Methodist Church. District and conference leadership.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, George Washington University, Washington DC Master of Arts, Political Science, Brown University, Providence RI Master of Arts, Teaching Secondary Social Studies, Teachers College/Columbia University, New York NY Master of Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Dwaine | 01/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bill | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the prompt answer. I believe ..... |
| Bill | 01/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Brian | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Reverend Olewiler. I'm going to ..... |
| Lecha | 11/22/11 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Recent Answers from The Rev. William E. Olewiler
2012-01-30 Methodist Communion:
Dear Phylans: The Discipline (paragraph 252, 2008 edition) simply calls for nomination and election of a chairperson, with no specific reference to a vice chair. I note that the next person named
2012-01-20 SPRC Formation and function:
Dear Dwaine: The PPRC/SPRC Committee (pastor-parish, staff-parish relations) is the basic tool by which pastor and congregation evaluate and work with each other, and by which the church communicates
2012-01-12 SPRC/ Church Council Authority:
Dear Bill: All of the fundraising that your young person does outside the church is done under the authority of the District group and presents no problem. It seems to me (my opinion, not a legal
2012-01-09 SPRC/ Church Council Authority:
Dear Bill: SPRC has jurisdiction over the relationship of appointed staff members to the congregation, and vice versa. It does not have authority to set missions policy; this would be under the
2012-01-02 S/PPRC Confidentiality:
Dear Jim: Confidentiality applies to not sharing what happens in S/PPRC committee meetings. If this member took the poll individually, it was not a confidentiality breach. However, it was against
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