Wednesday Morning Briefing (May 21, 2025)

“Family Tree of U.S. Methodist Denominations” by Ready to Harvest - https://youtu.be/dTAa9d_Hrkk?si=vvmKP2B1u98D6PkY

UMC Social Media Performance - https://x.com/protestia/status/1925125466945392710?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg

Church NDAs - https://x.com/mikewingerii/status/1924871468401545294?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg

“Time-Tested Keys for Methodist Turnaround” by Chris Ritter - https://peopleneedjesus.net/2025/05/16/time-tested-keys-for-methodist-turnaround/

“Seven Next Steps for the Global Methodist Church” by Timothy Tennant - https://goodnewsmag.org/seven-next-steps-for-the-global-methodist-church/

“Forming for the Future: The Strategic Plan of the Great Lakes Conference of the GMC” - https://irp.cdn-website.com/7ca3767a/files/uploaded/Strategic_Plan_-_Press_Release.pdf

“PCUSA to require clergy candidates to be asked their stance on LGBT issues” - https://ministrywatch.com/presbyterian-church-usa-closes-missions-agency/

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