Thursday Morning Briefing (Feb. 20, 2025)

This morning, these topics are on the agenda:

Ande Emmanuel on full media blitz to counter GMC claims

“Bishop Names Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team and Consultant” by EOC News - https://eocumcnews.com/2025/02/19/bishop-names-ohio-episcopal-area-task-team-and-consultant/?

“I would love to hear your thoughts on how entire sanctification should be preached about in our pulpits and how would you council our people on the methodology of receiving this grace in this life?”

“Our Beating Heart: Further Exploration of Children's Identity in the Global Methodist Church” by Teresa Auten - https://www.shineajoyfullight.com/post/our-beating-heart-further-exploration-of-children-s-identity-in-the-global-methodist-church

“America’s 1950s Religious Boom: What Happened?” By James Heidinger - https://juicyecumenism.com/2025/02/10/americas-1950s-religious-boom/

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