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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Interpretations | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I'm a RC who has really put a lot of thought in joining a Lutheran Church (ELCA) but I have a ... A: Shawn: Yes, many interpretation on all sides. As an RC I assume you were taught that the Pope and ... | |
| Bible | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I know there are lots of bibles targeting special interest groups, like for teens, for women, for ... A: The Wesleyan approach is to use Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason in resolving Faith ... | |
| Bible | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I know there are lots of bibles targeting special interest groups, like for teens, for women, for ... A: Faith: There is no particular Bible for pastors. Some Bibles are promoted as "study Bibles. They ... | |
| John Wesleys Historic Questions | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I am a prior Apostolic Pentecostal pastor that is transfering ordination into the United Methodist ... A: Greg: The Wesley questions need heart felt personal witness responses. Some "I believe" responses ... | |
| Church Council Chair | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Does the Book of Discipline give the Church Council Chairperson the right to attend the Nominations ... A: Doug: Paragraph 258.1 of the 2009-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church covers the ... | |
| asking a pastor to resign/transfer | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: We are a small, struggling congregation with a budget that pays 49% to the pastor for ... A: Carol: The process for requesting a new pastor is to work through the Pastor Parish Relationship ... | |
| Membership | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Hi I was wondering if you dont attend church weekly can the church remove your membership even ... A: Kate: The fact is that whatever committee reviews membership rolls can ask the Charge Conference to ... | |
| question | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: My question is which bible translation is the closet to the Greek that the new testament was written ... A: Josh: The reader will need to become conversant with Greek in order to make a decision on which ... | |
| committee chairpersons | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: My questions to you please ... 1. Can a Pastor sit as chairperson on any committee's. For ... A: Lisa: 1. Your question opens a vast field of opinion. It will depend on how one reads and interprets ... | |
| Church Treasurer | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Our committee on nominations and leadership development is having some difficulty recruiting for ... A: Gloria: In a word, yes. Delton An additional comment: Since this person has to do with money you ... | |
| punishment | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I lost my Son who served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany..where he passed. I was ... A: Sherri: You have my heartfelt sympathy for being caught in such a terrible moment. All I can do is ... | |
| nominations from the floor at charge conference | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: Can the pastor and/or district superintendant restrict voting in the charge conference to just those ... A: Richard: Paragraph 249 of the 2008-2011 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church says: "The ... | |
| PPR Chair | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: how long can Someone Chair as PPRC is it 1 year or 3 A: Cookie: My reading is that a chair of PPRC is elected for a three year term. References are to ... | |
| PPR Cmte. | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: How much input does a pastor have in appointing his PPR Cmte? A: Ada: The 2008-2011 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church includes regulations regarding ... | |
| age of retirement | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: What is the age for manatory retirement for a United Methdist Pastor? A: Rose: According to paragraph 358.1 of the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist ... | |
| pastor | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: It has recently become known that the pastor of our local UM congregation is also the paid manager ... A: Cristy: The 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, in paragraph 338.1 says ... | |
| COMMUNION | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: OUR PASTOR VERY SELDOM BRING MY BEDRIDDEN AUNT HER COMMUNION, SO I BRING HER THE COMMUNION, AM I ... A: Peggy: My opinion is that you are not wrong in bringing the communion if the pastor does not do so. ... | |
| Budget (PPR) | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: What are the guidelines for PPR concerning the Pastor's Compensation Package, and other Staff ... A: Samuel: Paragraph 258.2 on pages 180-184 of the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist ... | |
| alter candles | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: We have two candles on our alter. What is the proper procedure for lighting these two candles? Do ... A: Carol: There are no formal rules for how to light candles. The objective is to light them safely and ... | |
| PARAMENT | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: WHAT COLOR SHOULD THE PARAMOUNT BE ON THE FIRST SUNDAY AND FUNERAL. ANSWER: Peggy: Tell me more ... A: Common practice is to use white paraments on the communion table and seasonal colors for other ... | |
| Associate Pastor issues | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: We have had a new Associate Pastor for the past 6 months and it appears that she becoming more ... A: John: Sorry to be slow in replying. Your issues are so basic that I have only time to speak from the ... | |
| Associate Pastor issues | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: We have had a new Associate Pastor for the past 6 months and it appears that she becoming more ... A: John: First, the Apostles Creed. The Apostles creed is indeed ancient and has been proven useful ... | |
| Parsonage Security Deposit | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Our church has a parsonage that we provide for the pastor. Is it permissible to have the pastor ... A: Earl: Your question raises an issue that comes up ocassionally. I do not know of a specific rule in ... | |
| Book of Discipline | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Does the pastor of a UMC have authority over the church buildings and grounds or is that the sole ... A: Paul: I will be referring to the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church in my ... | |
| Luke 12: 13-15, 21 | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Would you explain these scriptures to me? Thank you. Jay A: Jay: Jesus was dealing with economic materialism. He was instructing the man and his brother work ... | |
| Book of Discipline | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: Is the Book of Discipline to be used only as a guide or should it be followed by the local church as ... A: Paul: You describe a problem in the church that arises when the Book of Discipline is used ... | |
| Pastor Questioning a members tithe | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My wife is one of the Middle School Youth Leaders in our Church and was recently approached by one ... A: Rick: Personally, I think the Pastor has no place in interring with money gifts given to the church ... | |
| Confessing of Sin | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: How does the UMC go about confessing their sin (as individuals) the bible and early church tradition ... A: Shawn: The UMC offers individuals the opportunity to confess sins (1) as part of the worshiping ... | |
| Contemporary Worship | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I was baptized and confirmed in the UMC and when I turned 14 my parents allowed me to be confirmed ... A: Paul: You are right that Methodist roots are in the Anglican tradition. The liturgical traditions of ... | |
| Pastor problems | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Our Senior pastor just announced that after 2 years on the job that she is retiring from active ... A: John: 1. The 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, as you know, gives the ... | |
| retiring pastor | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: My father is a pastor in upstate NY and he is retiring in June of 2011. My mother said that he is ... A: Sue: I have been in the retired relationship with the Minnesota Annual Conference for l8 years so ... | |
| UMC church committees | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Please advise if it is in accordance with the book of discipline when a UMC pastor does the ... A: Steve: Paragraphs 243-258 of the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist spell out the ... | |
| finance & Chairpersons | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have attended a Methodist Church and been faithful with my support in every way. I am financial ... A: I wish I could clarify matters more but there is not time today to search out all reference to ... | |
| finance & Chairpersons | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have attended a Methodist Church and been faithful with my support in every way. I am financial ... A: Roxanne: 1. The book of rules for the Methodist Church is the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the ... | |
| Use of 7 branch memorial candelabra in the altar area | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it permissible to use the the 7 branch floor brass candelabra on each side of the altar table in ... A: Elizabeth: The direct answer is that such a candelabra may be used for a regular worship service. ... | |
| Selling of church building | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Are we allowed to sell are church and move to a smaller more maintainable site? Do we need to get ... A: Dan: I need to clarify your question before I can respond. Are you asking if the Annual Conference ... | |
| Church Staff as Committee Chair and Votes at Administrative Council | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I have served in Methodist Churches in Christian Education for many years and never ... A: Marcia: I began to write an answer to your questions and discovered that tracking down the exact ... | |
| worship authority | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Within the last year, we have been yoked with another small United Methodist Church so that we now ... A: John: Since you are acquainted with the Book of Discipline, you know something of the "chain of ... | |
| 10 day rule | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: 1.Is there a rule that said that the trustee committee has to call a administrative meeting in 10 ... A: Pat: 1. I am not aware of any such rule regarding the Trustees in the UMC Book of Discipline. I am ... | |
| sunday service liturgist/presider | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: in the UMC, do we have a guideline [DO'S AND DONT'S]for the liturgist/presider on the divine worship ... A: Ulysses: There are no formal guidelines for the liturgist/presider at United Methodist worship ... | |
| Pre-Trib Rapture | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Does the Methodist Church believe in the pre-tribulation Rapture? And, Does Billy Graham believe in ... A: Michael: The Methodist Church formal statement of faith does not include the pre-tribulation ... | |
| council votes | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Is there a way for long time church members who have been faithful council members that have been ... A: Diane: The way to provide voting membership in the church council is in the hands of the charge ... | |
| pastor parish committee | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: our pastor parish committee voted 4-3 for the pastor to leave. he refuses. what correct steps does ... A: Robbin: The District Superintendent is the key person in the pastoral issue. I do not understand the ... | |
| methodist altar | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me why the methodist altar has six candles and what the six candles represent. A: Lisa: I suggest that you ask someone at the church to which you refer as to why they use 6 candles. ... | |
| PPR members voting by proxy | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Our PPR committee recently met to decide about not reappointing a pastor. Since some of our members ... A: Ann: I have reviewed the Book of Discipline and do not find a specific rule on proxy voting. ... | |
| United Methodist Episcopal Preacher Wm M. Bear - Retired 1882 Heron Lake, MN | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I would very much like to know about and read any records, family records, sermons, etc. regarding ... A: Jade: http://minnesotaumc.org/AboutUs/ArchiveServices/tabid/40240/Default.aspx is the web page that ... | |
| finance commitee chairperson | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: If the chairperson resigns as chair mid term, what is the method of selecting a new chair ? The ... A: Darby Byrd: According to Paragraph 250 of the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist ... | |
| how long for GOD to answer prayer | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I was raised by my grandmother and then given over to my grandmother's uncle and his wife to live ... A: Margie: You say it so well! The frustration of waiting for an answer to prayer touches so many of ... | |
| holy catholic church | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: My physics must be failing me. You said to one of your last questioners the Body of Christ knows no ... A: Glen: You go right to the heart of the matter. Thanks for being so direct. I do believe that the ... | |
| Committees Pastor Paish | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Can members of this committee be voted out before their term is completed ? A: Ray: Yes, any church officer may be removed from office using the following process. The removal of ... | |
| Colors for the Christmas season | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I know the colors on the advent wreath are purple, pink and then the Christ candle is white. My ... A: Ginger: Good for you and your celebration of the Birth of Jesus. You are right on with the colors. ... | |
| Homosexual Clergy | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of leaving the Roman Catholic Church for the United Methodist church, but one thing ... A: Shawn: What an interesting and many faceted question. My answer is based on my understanding of the ... | |
| committee chairperson | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: Can an employee of a United Methodist church such as a secretary be the chair person of various ... A: Belinda: If the employee of a United Methodist Church meets the requirements stated in the Book of ... | |
| audit | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I understand the discipline requires an annual audit - do the discipline anywhere explain what the ... A: Susan: I assuming that you are dealing with the audit of a local church. My comments reflect that ... | |
| symbols | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Two questions: 1) What is the Methodists position on the Cross versus the Crucifix? (I can't find ... A: Nolen: 1. You are correct that the issue of Cross versus Crucifix is not addressed as such in the UM ... | |
| Authority of Council vs, that of Trustees | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: In an issue of dispute incolving the use of the local church facility can the local church council ... A: Dan: The Trustees are answerable to the Charge Conference. See Paragraph 2528 of the 2008-2012 Book ... | |
| committee voting | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: Robert's rules are being used at church council- does the Chair vote? Does the Pastor vote? A: Ron: Roberts Rules, according to my reading, says that the chair may vote if the vote is not done in ... | |
| Dating a pastor | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Are United Methodists pastors allowed to date someone within the church they are serving? A: Steve: What I know is that it happens. Pastors occasionally do date persons within the church they ... | |
| Committee Question | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I understand that the nominating selects committee members...but who selects the chairs of those ... A: Ardie: Certain committee chairpersons are elected by the Charge or Church Conference. Paragraph 249 ... | |
| sprc continuing member | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Can someone that has served their 3 year team on SPRC committee be asked to stay on for one more ... A: Susan: According to paragraph 258.2.b) of the 2008-2012 Book of Discipline, only the lay member of ... | |
| job description of a full time Methodist pastor | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: What are the regular daily/weekly duties of a Methodist pastor that is considered full-time? Other ... A: Donna: Thank you for a fine question. The duties of an ordained pastor are described in paragraph ... | |
| romans 10 | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what condtitions does someone have to be under to be saved. I have read in romans ... A: Michelle: Being saved has two parts where I come from. Part of being saved to confess and believe. ... | |
| Congregational Voting | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Our pastor would like to redo our chancel. He has found a donor and was pushing the action through ... A: Howard: Your question raises many issues related to property matters. There is a clear process of ... | |
| role of nomination committee and the pastor | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: We had a nomination committee meeting with a new pastor who came on board in July this year. So ... A: Chong: Your analysis is right on target. I was involved in 7 General Conferences where the BoD is ... | |
| role of nomination committee and the pastor | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: We had a nomination committee meeting with a new pastor who came on board in July this year. So ... A: Chong: You appear to be here dealing with a pastor who has needs to control. He has ideas about how ... | |
| communion sacrements revision? | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: After 55 years singing in the choir and taking the sacrament of communion in UMC's where ever I've ... A: David: So many feelings about what is happening. You see how changes that come are upsetting to ... | |
| nominating committee | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Do you have to place people on the nominating committee for a three year cycle? For example our ... A: Monica: The 2008-2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church in paragraph 258.1.d ... | |
| Higher Than The Bishop | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: This is a question I wish I didn't have to ask. On Oct. 17, 2010, my wife and I will have been ... A: Lavergne: Thanks for your heartfelt and poignant letter. May your spirit be blessed by God's Holy ... | |
| retired pastor /SPRC | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have three questions. The first is, must you be a member of the local church in order to serve on ... A: Brenda: My answers are based on paragraph 258.2 of the 2008 Book of Discipline of the United ... | |
| Retaining Pastor | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: How does the PPR meet to decide the future of our pastor? Is the pastor present with the committee ... A: Donald: The best answer will come in giving careful attention to the 2008 Book of Discipline of the ... | |
| Flags on the altar | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: The US and Christian flags have always been on the altar of United Methodist Churches I have ... A: Jeneyene: The 2008 Book of Discipline does not address the issue of flag display. The UMC is a ... | |
| alter candles | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Years ago, a lady told me there was a special meaning to the candles on the alter. One of them was ... A: Judith: What you heard was likely a tradition in a particular congregation. The one instance in ... | |
| Eucharist | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Do Methodists reserve the sacrament? A: Jack: I am not certain as to what you mean by "reserve the sacrament". If you mean that once the ... | |
| Methodism | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I was raised with many different Christian Traditions. I am a Confirmed Roman Catholic and a ... A: Rj: 1. Would it be possible to find a pastor in your area who would be willing to discuss the issues ... | |
| structure of the Methodist Church | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I was raised UCC and recently began attending a UMC. I want to volunteer to better my new church, ... A: John: The structural differences between UCC and UMC are considerable. There are books available ... | |
| Problems with pastor | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: We are a small church in Iowa. Our average Sunday attendance has been 23. We were sharing a pastor ... A: You are caught in a tangle of personalities. No organization is really effective in dealing with ... | |
| Problems with pastor | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: We are a small church in Iowa. Our average Sunday attendance has been 23. We were sharing a pastor ... A: Terry: You raise a valid and serious and complex concern. This is my initial and brief reply because ... | |
| visiting congregants and worship | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: can pastors who leave visit or worship in the church they have left A: Becky: Yes, they may visit or worship at a church they have left. However, if frequent visiting ... | |
| Contracts | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Who can enter into a contract for the local church and is this outlined specifically in the doctrine ... A: Let me try to do your questions justice. 1. The Loan itself is not "real property". It is a ... | |
| Contracts | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Who can enter into a contract for the local church and is this outlined specifically in the doctrine ... A: Now I have several more questions. 1. Is this a contract related to property? 2. What body of the ... | |
| Contracts | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Who can enter into a contract for the local church and is this outlined specifically in the doctrine ... A: John: The process for a contract made by a local church is described in the 2008 Book of ... | |
| Holy communion | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been a lifelong Catholic and recently attended a Methodist Church. I am very interested in ... A: Lisa: Just two hours ago I was at a Communion service in a Methodist Church so bring some real life ... | |
| Baptist vs Methodist | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a mother of 3, happily married woman. I have recently accepted the fact we need to 'get our ... A: Philly: As a devoted Christian you are wishing to move ahead in your Christian life. So you have ... | |
| no deacons or elders why | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: umc has no deacons or elders this has to create problems for the pastor who helps the pastor? A: Louise: 1. Elder in the UMC is a title given to persons who are fully ordained clergy, most of whom ... | |
| Methodist VS UMC | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Krueger, I am a newer member of the UMC and I noticed your recent answer stating you would change ... A: Bob: The name was changed to United Methodist in the late 60s when the Evangelical United Brethren ... | |
| committees | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the proper thing to do when you don't have enough members in your church that will serve on ... A: Brenda: To be honest with you, I would move to reduce the number of committees in the light of your ... | |
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Reverend Krueger: Thanks for your time on this site and the well-informed answers you provide. ... A: John: I am not aware of any ongoing conversations. I do know that the AME is very much alive and in ... | |
| baptism | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: do yall sprinkle water on the forehead for baptism A: Jared: Weall baptize in a variety of ways. Sprinkling usually involves water on the head of the ... | |
| methodist | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: why do Methodist worship? A: Ashley: I am uncertain if you are asking why any religion takes part in worship or if you wonder why ... | |
| past methodist bishop | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: A bishop by the name of Sorensen (or Sorenson) lived in Wisconsin in the late 1800's. I have reason ... A: Steve: The 2008 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church on pages 1-8 lists all of the ... | |
| Communion during the Sacrament of Marriage | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I am directing a wedding and the bride and groom have asked to be served communion during the ... A: Cindy: This is a difficult question in that it involves both the rules of the church and the ... | |
| Lay Leader | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Can an active member who is serving as the Lay Leader in a UMC also serve as the Chair of the ... A: Alex: Now I am where reference to the 2008 Book of Discipline is possible. Here is my opinion ... | |
| UMC Lay Speakers | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: If a rural UMC is a "preaching point" church without a full time pastor, can certified lay speakers ... A: Sherry: My opinion is that certified lay speakers may fill the pulpit of a congregation with the ... | |
| methodist | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: what does methodist worship and what are their traditions A: Precious: Methodists worship God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) Methodist traditions are basically ... | |
| Baptism, and women pastoral | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: please give me the point of view according the bible- why Methodists baptize infants. Apostle Paul ... A: Viky: Thanks for the question and your opinion. 1. I have worked with women pastors for over 60 and ... | |
| Hierarchy of United Methodist Church | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: To whom or what body does a Regional bishop answer ?. To whom, or what body is he/she responsible ... A: William Maguire: Bishops of the United Methodist church are answerable first of all to the College ... | |
| beliefs | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: does your religion believe in the trinity?Or do you believe in one true God with Jesus as his son ... A: Pamela: I assume you are, first of all, asking this of me personally. Here is my basic belief ... | |
| salvation | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I confessed christ about a year ago and I was wondering how someone can know that they are saved or ... A: Oh Meg - this is such a good question - far from odd or useless. So many folks wonder about the same ... | |
| Book of Discipline | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Our Pastor prefers to use the old Book of Disipline from the 1960's. It seems very out-dated to me. ... A: Kay: Of course, the pastor needs to use the 2008 edition of the Book of Discipline. The 1960s ... | |
| Joining the Methodist faith | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My children have been "raised" in the Methodist faith. I was raise in the Catholic faith. Iwould ... A: Nancy: Congratulations on taking action regarding a spiritual home base. You will not regret this ... | |
| Apostles Creed | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am disabled and cannot attend church anymore - i am looking for a readable copy of the Apostles ... A: Ginger: Go to http://www.christianitysite.com/ApostlesCreed.htm This is part of a site that I have ... | |
| Retirement age for Pastors | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I understood that 70 was he mandatory retirement age for a UMC Pastor. However, I know of one who is ... A: Mae: It appears to me that this situation depends on need for clergy to serve churches, the ... | |
| Bishop Responsibility | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: What is the Bishop's responsibility and response to lay members of a local church who have presented ... A: Gary: The legal answer to your question is in paragraph 414 of the 2008 Book of Discipline of the ... | |
| Board of trustees | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Our church has an opportunity to rent space to a local for-profit service organization. The board ... A: Jeff: Paragraph 2523 of the 2008 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church deals with the ... | |
| Church Membership | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I were both confirmed in the United Methodist churches that we grew up in but we have ... A: Anna: If I read your request correctly, you were both confirmed in the church where you grew up ... | |
| Living the Questions | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Are you familiar with the Living the Questions Bible study, and if so what your criticism of it? A: I know of the Living the Questions Bible study but have had no direct dealing with the study or ... | |
| Pastor relatives on governance bodies | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Does the UMC allow, discourage, or otherwise have a policy restricting pastors at a local church in ... A: Lloyd: response #2: Let me try to be more direct in my response. Any policy regarding your question ... | |
| Book of Discipline | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Is it in the Book of Discipline that you can not be on a committee (PPR)if your not an active member ... A: Ann: Paragraph 258.2 of the 2009 Book of Discipline on page 180 says that "a committee on ... | |
| Principals of Methodisim | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to explain the church to my children. I have heard that there are 4 main principals ... A: Gayle: The principles that you have heard about are what some call the Wesleyan Quadrilateral - do ... | |
| PPR committee | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: As a member of a PPR committee and serving as chair I was under the impression from what I have read ... A: Connie: You are correct in an ideal world. A responsible person follows through on commitments. ... | |
| Lay leader as ex officio member of other committees | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: The Lay Leader is an ex officio member of all committees. Robert's Rules of Order clarifies that the ... A: George: Para 251.c of the 2008 Book of Discipline says that the Lay Leader is a member of the ... | |
| Misnister's of the Methodist faith divorceing | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: The past Sunday, an announcement was made at our church in reference to the minister and his wife ... A: Beulah: There are no Disciplinary rules that cover this exact situation. Clergy do get divorces. ... | |
| God's Law | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig: Thank you for personal story. It is out of such personal experience that our most passionate ... | |
| God's Law | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig: I will select several points for response. 1. Why do most churches observe Sunday? My ... | |
| God's Law | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: Craig: You ask many questions and I will focus on just one for the time being. You wish to find a ... | |
| Nominations at Charge Conference | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: At the local charge conference,before the congregaton votes on the list of candidates recemmended by ... A: Linda: The Charge Conference according to paragraph 247 of the 2008 Book of Discipline has among its ... | |
| Treasurer and Finance Chair | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a Receipts Treasurer and a Disbursements Treasurer. Can the Receipts Treasurer also be ... A: Clair: The 2008 Book of Discipline does not include specific counsel on your issue. However, here ... | |
| Children serving communion | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: In a previous response, dated Jan of 2009, the following was said: ... A: Charles: In my experience there have been services where I have observed elementary age children ... | |
| Apostolic ministry | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: How can you claim the UMC has an apostolic ministry,nor do they teach what the apostles taught? ... A: Glen: United Methodists see ourselves as part of the catholic (universal) church made up of a huge ... | |
| Eternal Security | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I was saved, baptized, and accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and savior when I was about 12 or 13. I ... A: Greg: Congratulations on the courage to ask your question. All spiritual men and boys go through a ... | |
| proper attire for baptism | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughters and I recently joined the United Methodist Church. The girls (ages 3 years and 6 ... A: Gretchen: The proper attire depends to an extent on the community in which you life and the way in ... | |
| AFFILIATION | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: WHY CANT OUR CHURCH BE PART OF UNITED METHODIST ( USA) WE ARE AFRICANS FROM GHANA, ALL METHODIST, WE ... A: Eric: Yesterday, August 24, I called the office of the District Superintendent and spoke with the ... | |
| old law | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had a Jewish person tell me that the New Covenant cannot replace the Old Covenant because the ... A: Alex: You question is well stated and supported. I will respond in several ways. 1. Judaism, ... | |
| Bible | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: What Bible does the Methodist Religion commonly use? A: Chris: No single edition of the Bible is used across the denomination called Methodist. My guess is ... | |
| Church Council Vote | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if church employees are able to vote on church council? I would like to ... A: Linda: Regulations regarding the Church Council are found in the 2008 Book of Discipline, paragraph ... | |
| church | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know if methodists believe in speaking in other tongues? and do they also believe ... A: Tammy: Some Methodists believe in and personally practice speaking in tongues. Some congregations ... | |
| christening | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: can a c of e church refuse to do the cereminy if you miss a service A: Linda: I assume you means "church of england" when you say "c of e". And I am not informed about ... | |
| Demography | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: What is the age and sex of attendees of the United Methodist Church. Is there a population pyramid ... A: Kevin: I do not have the data ahead of me at the moment. The best I can do is to refer you to a ... | |
| UMC Building Use Policy at the Conference Level | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Are there any UMC regulations for or against the use of a UMC sanctuary for the worship use of a ... A: Rene: Yes, there are many precedents for use of a UMC property for other Christian churches. An ... | |
| my brother, and his walk with the lord | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My brother wants to be a methadist minister. He gave up boxing to serve the lord; with boxing he ... A: Ted: An earlier answer likely did not get to you. Here is what I can say about your question. Your ... | |
| my brother, and his walk with the lord | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My brother wants to become a methodist minister. He's a very compassionate person. He gave up boxing ... A: Ted: Your brother may be a right person for becoming a methodist minister. A frist step is to strike ... | |
| joining the methodist church and baptizm | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I live together. I was raised in a baptist church and made a profession of faith there ... A: Courtney: Thanks for your questions. 1. The procedure for joining depends to some extent on the ... | |
| Confirmation | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I read one of your previous answers about confirmation classes but am still unsure. When you decide ... A: Lisa: I will try to respond to your basic questions. 1. The acceptance of Christ is elimentally an ... | |
| ? | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: What are the names of the Christian Denominations that have Christmas, on some other date than Dec. ... A: Allen: The Orthodox Christian Churches observe Christmas on two different dates. Some Orthodox ... | |
| i'm confused | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to get more involved with my religion and would like to ask 2 questions; 1. Are ... A: Stephanie: Congratulations on taking seriously your religious journey. 1. Yes, Methodists may wear ... | |
| preaching | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Someone who fills in for our Pastor was sentenced to 10 days in jail for refusing to pay his fine ... A: The pastor holds the key to the answer to your question. There are many factors that relate to such ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: nick: I believe that the Bible is a record of how people understood God at various points in human ... | |
| About Paradise and Hell | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Will People of Paradise and Hell Physical What is Methodist views on catholic bible ? A: nick: 1. I really do not know and do not know anyone who can answer this question about heaven and ... | |
| Gay Marriages | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Methodist allow gay marriages? how many percentage of Pastors support gay marriages and are gays ? A: You know, Nick, I can only make a guess regarding pastors who support gay marriages or are gay. What ... | |
| Final Judgement | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: We are told in the Bible repeatedly, and I believe it, that when we ask for forgiveness for our ... A: Carolyn: Good question. Here is my personal opinion. We are talking here about the concept of time ... | |
| Christening | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been asked to be a Godmother to my best friends son. The Christening is in the Methodist ... A: Debbie: You are going to have to ask about just what to do. It depends so much on what the pastor ... | |
| the sabbath | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Why don't the methodist call sunday school, sabbath school so people will like they are keeping the ... A: Sandra: Christian people from early times understood that Christ's Resurrection is of central ... | |
| Confession | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: "I've been told that Methodist only confess sin directly to God. "Q: Why do Catholics confess ... A: Here is my take on your question. Methodists tend to believe that we are quite infected by evil - ... | |
| methodism | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: can you tell me how methodists worship? A: Hey, thanks for the question. Give me a hand on just what you want to know about Methodist worship. ... | |
| last rites | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: do methodists recieve last rites? my father is dyeing and i was raised catholic he is a menber of a ... A: Ann: Methodists do not receive formal "last rites" in the Roman Catholic manner. However, clergy ... | |
| communion | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: what do methodists believe about communion? ANSWER: Mandy: Big Question! Since I received ... A: No, religions other than Christianity do not do communion. Within Christianity there are very ... | |
| methodist | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: does the methodist church have preachers? A: Andrew: The methodist tradition has ordained people who are sometimes called pastors or preachers ... | |
| converting | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I were both raised Catholic but we both found a lot of hypocrisy in Catholicism. We ... A: I suggest that you make an appointment to see a Methodist (United Methodist) pastor. Ask if he/she ... | |
| Dating | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I am Roman Catholic and I am staring to date aguy that was raised methodist what is the basics I ... A: Isabel: Best you get clear with this guy what he believes. As a Methodist he has been raised to ... | |
| language | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ... A: Good comments. The Old Testament was recorded in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. For my own ... | |
| methodist vs. penticostal | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been raised Pentecostal all my life but there are things i totally dont believe in that goes ... A: Brandon: I sure can't explain what it is all about but I do have some opinions based on experience. ... | |
| book of life | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: If our name is in the book of life is it there because you say the sinners prayer or was it always ... A: Peter: 1. The "book of life" is quite a mystery to me. The mystery of Creator God and of the ... | |
| faiths | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: Can you help shed some light on my plight, pardon the rhyme :) Regarding christinanity: If you ... A: Jackson: You rise several issues. Here are some opinions. 1. Everybody has to be some place. ... | |
| confirmation classes | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: How can i be sure that the confirmation classes give my children the opportunity to make a ... A: My opinion is that the students are in touch with you more than any of your words. When you are a ... | |
| confusion...methodist | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I used to attend a united methodist church. Recently, I went with a friend to her Baptist church ... A: Jessica: First of all, United Methodists do not believe that all other denominations are wrong - ... | |
| Methodist | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Do methodist believe in speaking in tongues A: Some Methodists believe in and practice speaking in tongues. It is not a general practice in ... | |
| United Methodist | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: My family and I are United Methodist and I am trying to find a church where we have just moved. I ... A: Melisssa: 1. Sometimes United Methodist churches use the term "Methodist" as a shortened version of ... | |
| Cain and Abel | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: Why are Cain and Abel not listed in the geneologys of Genesis 5:3 and 1 Chronicles 1:1? Also, when ... A: Now I have returned and here is a response. Cain and Abel are not listed because they were not in ... | |
| Heaven | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I heard that Christians believe that only people who believe in Jesus can go to Heaven. Is that ... A: Stacey: Good question. Many Christians believe that the fate of all of in the afterlife is in the ... | |
| baptism | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I need to know if baptism by sprinkling is recognized the same as submersion. My father is ... A: Carolyn: In the United Methodist approach to baptism, the method may be any traditional method - ... | |
| Methodist Religion and acceptance | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I am going to be a godparent/sponsor to an infant who is being christened in the Methodist church. ... A: Sue-Ann: You are right that, in general, United Methodists are quite accepting of persons of other ... | |
| converting | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: I have Questions about Free Methodist How do they... 1. feel about the issue about same sex ... A: Nicolette: I cannot speak with authority on Free Methodists regarding the issues you raise. My ... | |
| coverting | 8/14/2005 |
| Q: I have some questions about the Methodist religion. I am a former Catholic converting to a different ... A: Nicolette: 1. We use a number of versions depending on preference of the Pastor or Lay Readers. ... | |
| biblical inquiry | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: Greetings in Jesus' name! I have a single male friend who met a lady in the internet; the girl is ... A: Amram: In my understanding of the Christian faith as practiced in the Americas and Europe a ... | |
| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ... A: Alyssa Mogil: Such an ambitious project! As for Sin, it really depends on the viewpoint of the ... | |
| church offices | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know more about the church offices in the Methodist Church. I know of some ... A: 1. The term "preacher" is an informal terms for anyone who gets up and attempts to convince people ... | |
| 10 commandments | 8/22/2004 |
| Q: Much ado was made regarding keeping the 10 commandments in the courthouse. Now they are on tour by ... A: Bob Rice: The symbolism of the 10 Commandments in a political argument overwhelms their purpose ... | |
| apostolic succession | 6/19/2004 |
| Q: I know that most Methodist Churches have bishops. Do you have the same holy orders and maintain ... A: Chris: Yes, most Methodist Churches do have a bishops and use what is called an "episcopal" system. ... | |
| denominations | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: In your opinion, which other Christian denominations are closest to the Methodist Church? A: In terms of organization; the Episcopal Church, Roman Catholic Church, and several of the black ... | |
| cremation | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Is it more biblical for a Christian's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in ... A: My personal opinion is that the Bible does not prescribe either burial or cremation. The United ... | |
| Methohodism | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: i would like to know how did Methodism in Christainity came about and what diffrences does it have ... A: Methodist came to be in Great Britain when John and Charles Wesley, clergy in the Church of England, ... | |
| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ... A: Sexuality is a gift from the Creator to many, many creatures - in addition to human beings. Since ... | |
| worship | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: Could you explain the theology behind various acts of worship in a service? I understand that the ... A: 1. One has to start and end a service somehow. The purpose is to give a way for people to recognize ... | |
| Old Testament sacrifices | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: What was the role of Old Testament sacrifices? A: Kay: As I understand the Jewish religious situation in Old Testament times, sacrifice of ... | |
Methodists
Delton Krueger
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United Methodist Pastor, District Superintendent, Conference Executive for over sixty years. Book of Discipline and General Conference experience. Also provider of information regarding the sacred days of the great world religions. Experience in working with many world religions and in business at Mall of America.
Experience
Author of a widely used interfaith calendar - www.interfaithcalendar.org
Over fifty years of experience in the field of religion with a primary focus on Christianity and including experience with people of world religions.
Organizations
Mall Area Religious Council
United Methodist Church as ordained clergyperson
Bloomington Community Foundation
Publications
Portable Guide to World Religions 2007
Education/Credentials
Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Drew University School of Theology, Madison NJ
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