Emerging Methodism Video Segments
This series interviews with the Rev. Adam Hamilton, author and lead pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas; and Elizabeth Crosby, a college student and member of StayUMC Alabama. Together, they discuss God and science, United Methodist values, how the church can navigate through dissent and disagreement, leadership, and how to sustain vital, objective and relevant ministry.
In this Emerging Methodism interview, Harriett Jane Olson gives an introduction to United Methodist Women and the mission work they do throughout the world.
Rev. Ole Birch, a member of The Connectional Table and a local pastor in Copenhagen, Denmark talks about the challenges of ministry during a pandemic; General Conference and regionalizing and contextualizing decisions; priorities guiding the church in the future; leadership qualities; and the amazing gospel choirs in Denmark.
Molly McEntire of the Florida Annual Conference discusses how focusing on relationships in mission alters the power dynamic and honors the voices and contributions of those often viewed as recipients. By doing so, those with whom we are in mission become mutual partners.
-photo by Maile Bradfield, UMNS
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey discusses the mark of the contemporary United Methodist Church.
Bishop Christian Alsted, Resident Bishop of the Nordic and Baltic Episcopal area of the Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference, discusses the essentials of ministry for a global church.
Bishop Gregory Palmer of the West Ohio Annual Conference discuss the key definers of United Methodists. According to Bishop Palmer, United Methodists have been shaped by a belief in grace for all, the power of our connection.
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey discusses the mark of the contemporary United Methodist Church.
Bishop Christian Alsted, Resident Bishop of the Nordic and Baltic Episcopal area of the Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference, discusses the essentials of ministry for a global church.
Connectional Table's "Emerging" series continues with an interview with Derrick Scott, Executive Director of the Campus to City Wesley Foundation.
The Rev. Cristine Carnate-Atrero, a District Superintendent of the West Middle Philippines Annual Conference, talks about her ministry in the Philippines, including her work with indigenous people and young people.
In this conversation with the Rev. Rudy Rasmus, senior pastor of St. John’s Church in Downtown in Houston, learn about how the church provides food and necessities for thousands of families affected by COVID-19, and how Beyoncè, who grew up in the church, has been an important partner.