Tag: Protocol

  • Is the Protocol Doomed?

    By Thomas Lambrecht For nearly the last ten years, Good News has advocated for an amicable separation in The United Methodist Church. Following the 2012 General Conference, it became apparent that the different understandings of Methodism could not continue together in one church and remain healthy. That conclusion was only

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  • Options for Clergy under the Protocol

    Photo Courtesy​​​​​​​ of Shutterstock. By Thomas Lambrecht – As might be expected, the proposed adoption of the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace through Separation by the 2022 General Conference has provoked anxiety among clergy wanting to understand its implications for their future service in the church. This article aims to bring

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