It is a season of transition. I have had the opportunity to serve as the preacher at Berryton United Methodist Church since July 1, 2018. On Sunday, I announced during worship that I have received a new appointment from Bishop Ruben Saenz to serve as the pastor at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church in Topeka […]
Today is my 32nd day as the preacher assigned to Berryton United Methodist Church. It has been a wonderful journey of learning, sharing, and welcome. I am so grateful for the warm welcome that we have received from the congregation and community. One of the ways that I have been learning about the congregation is […]
I found the two different timelines at Time is Ticking on #UMC Tipping Point on social issues to be interesting Jason celebrates the beginning of a new appointive year and lessons learned at 2 to Tangle!
I am preparing to transition to a new appointment beginning July 1. One of the things that I have learned from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership is that good leaders ask the right questions. I have been working on a list of questions that I believe will be helpful in getting started well at […]
The news of my new appointment was shared in the following way: Tuesday, March 13 – Supervisor and Lead Staff Wednesday, March 14 – Resurrection West Staff Sunday, March 18 – Worship at Resurrection West Monday, March 19 – Resurrection All Staff Email Monday, March 19 – Social Media – Facebook, Twitter and Blog Wednesday, […]
I have been appointed to serve as the lead pastor atΒ First United Methodist ChurchΒ inΒ El Dorado, KSΒ beginning July 1. This is a series of posts about this transition. At times the appointive process for pastors in The United Methodist Church can seem a bit mysterious – for pastors and congregations. I wanted to share how my […]
I have been appointed to serve as the lead pastor atΒ First United Methodist ChurchΒ inΒ El Dorado, KSΒ beginning July 1. This is a series of posts about this transition. Yesterday, I shared a bit about how pastors are appointed in The United Methodist Church. I mentioned a form that clergy fill out each year regarding their appointment […]
I have been appointed to serve as the lead pastor atΒ First United Methodist ChurchΒ inΒ El Dorado, KSΒ beginning July 1. This is a series of posts about this transition. When I have the chance to talk with someone more than briefly about the move one of the most common questions that comes up is about how pastors […]
I have been appointed to serve as the lead pastor at First United Methodist ChurchΒ in El Dorado, KS beginning July 1. The news was announced at El Dorado and Resurrection West on Sunday.Β El Dorado is a city with a population of about 13,000. It is located just off I-35 about 30 minutes east of Wichita. […]
Today I officially begin my sixth year under appointment as a pastor in The United Methodist Church. I have served in two roles as an associate pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. 2006 – The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection July 1, 2006 – Pastor of Congregational Care: Caring for those […]
According to the 2008 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, “Every effective elder in full connection who is in good standing shall be continued under appointment by the bishop…” (ΒΆ334.1) There is conversation about changing the “shall” in this paragraph to “may.” This would, in effect, end a guaranteed appointment to serve at […]
A few of the key points in favor of continuing guaranteed appointments include: Guaranteed appointments prevents a congregation from hiring or firing a clergy person based on her or his race, color, national origin, or sex. Guaranteed appointments prevents a congregation from hiring or firing a clergy person in response to their prophetic voice in […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 