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e-Review archives
Bishop's Commentaries 2008
The newly baptized
| The newly baptized |
Jan. 17, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0786}
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Lent is a time to prepare ourselves to participate in Easter. It's also a time to experience being "newly baptized." An Easter Vigil can provide that opportunity. full story
| Living the United Methodist Way
| Living the United Methodist Way |
Feb. 7, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0794}
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
What makes United Methodists distinctive? Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says it’s not the church’s polity or a mere list of theological emphases. Instead, it’s a holistic way of discipleship that emerged out of the Wesleyan revival. Whitaker describes what’s being done in the Florida Conference and across the denomination to help United Methodists learn what it means to live that Methodist Way and fulfill the church’s mission. full story
| The Easter thrill
| The Easter thrill |
March 4, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0808}
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker recalls the Easters of his youth on Fort Hill in Mississippi and how the preachers at those services got the Easter message right. full story
| Making appointments
| Making appointments |
March 12, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0812}
NOTE: This is the first of three articles about the appointment process.
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says much work and many conversations go into making appointments of clergy to churches in the Florida Conference. And although it’s a process driven by people trying to exercise their best judgment, it is also one guided by the Holy Spirit. full story
| Open itinerancy
| Open itinerancy |
April 1, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0824}
NOTE: This is the second of three articles on the appointment process. The first, “Making appointments” [March 12, 2008 {0812}], is available at http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000045/004573.htm.
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker says The United Methodist Church could learn a few things from Catholic Church members when it comes to cross-cultural appointments — having a pastor whose ethnicity differs from the congregation’s. For them, it’s no big deal. Whitakers says United Methodists should have that same attitude. full story
| Christian faith and patriotism
| Christian faith and patriotism |
April 11, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0828}
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
In light of the recent controversy in the presidential campaign over comments made by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker suggests a conversation about citizenship, rather than patriotism, might help Christians better understand their role in witnessing to political leaders about what’s best for the people. full story
| Women in ordained ministry
| Women in ordained ministry |
May 6, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0848}
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker examines the role of women in ordained ministry and suggests congregations have much to gain from the clergywomen who lead their churches. full story
| The simple life
| The simple life |
June 18, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0869}
NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker considers how today’s rising gas and food prices might actually help people live a more simple, Christ-like lifestyle, saving the planet in the process. full story
| The Christian and the creation
Why be a Christian?
| Why be a Christian? |
July 31, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0892}
NOTE: A headshot of Whitaker is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker
Why be a Christian? Florida Conference Bishop Timothy Whitaker says that’s a question Christians must both ask themselves and answer in order to invite and nurture non-Christians into the faith. He also says it’s not about convincing people; rather, witnessing is the key. full story
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