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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Wendy | 02/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for aiding me with information ..... |
| Ernie | 02/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I appreciate your time in ..... |
| Barb | 01/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | My second question to Rev. Olewiler was ..... |
| Barb | 01/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Rev. Olewiler was EXTREMELY helpful. His kind ..... |
| Kevin | 12/14/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Recent Answers from The Rev. William E. Olewiler
2010-03-13 I dont know any more.:
Dear Kenny: United Methodism, along with other Protestants, recognizes only Baptism and Eucharist as sacraments (specifically commanded by Jesus). Reconciliation is not a sacrament for us.
2010-02-28 attendance @ PPR meetings:
Dear Pam: According to Paragraph 258, section (3)of the United Methodist Discipline (2008), "The [PPR] committee shall meet in closed session, and information shared in the committee shall be confidential
2010-02-24 Marriage and Religion:
Dear Ashley: The United Methodist Church encourages its pastors to meet with engaged couples to explore their understanding of marriage as a sign of God's love, and to help them explore what marriage
2010-02-22 curiosity About Methodists:
Dear Wendy: Don't think I can sit down with your dozens of questions--in fact, one of the reasons for rejecting an AllExperts questions is, "This looks like homework"! Nonetheless, I have
2010-02-20 Bishop Responsibility:
Dear Gary: In The United Methodist Church, it is the bishop who has the sole prerogative of appointment for a local church. Letters from the members, the official vote of the PPR Committee, and
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