Elder
Local Church
Young elder numbers hit record low
Annual clergy age study by Lewis Center confirms downward trend for United Methodist elders under 35.
Evangelism
Army chaplain returns to his native South Korea to serve
The Rev. DooSoo Lee’s latest pastoral appointment has taken him to his motherland. Lee, who is Korean American and a U.S. Army chaplain, currently serves at the base in South Korea.
Church Growth
Young elder numbers near historic low
United Methodist clergy age study shows modest growth period has been followed by drops in the number of both men and women elders under age 35.
Local Church
#MeToo case ends with surrendered credentials
Donald “Bud” Heckman has left ordained ministry under complaint after facing an earlier complaint of sexual misconduct and abuse brought by four women.