One of the most distressing humanitarian crises of our times – immigrants and refugees coming into our country by the thousands for safety, hope, and a future – has ended up right on our doorstep here in Northwest Arkansas and here at Genesis Church. In...
In 2003 I was called to be a care minister. How do I know you may ask? Well, let me back up and tell you my story. Before moving to Northwest Arkansas, I lived in Conway and taught at the University of Central Arkansas in the Speech-Language Pathology Department. I also served as...
Abortion legislation in America has been the hot topic of recent headlines. Seven states passed abortion restrictions this year that challenge the constitutional rights established in Roe v. Wade. Alabama’s bill is the first outright ban on abortion; other states including...
The United Methodist denomination will make important decisions February 23-36, 2019 as the specially called General Conference convenes in St. Louis, Missouri. Delegates from all over the world will vote on the church’s stance regarding human sexuality and same-gender marriage...
This is the most wonderful time of the year! A time where we get together with family and friends, eat wonderful treats and give gifts that were very thoughtfully purchased and wrapped with love. There are parties and plays and get-togethers. There is so much to this season that often we can...
In the early days of WW2 when Hitler began invading parts of Europe, the French had what many thought was a formidable defense called the Maginot Line. Built during WW1, it was quite impressive spanning nearly the entire country of France. It extended through a...
Seven years ago Pastor Jody Farrell suggested we do a community service day for our church members, a way to reach out to show our love to our neighbors – to go Beyond the Walls of our church building to serve others in need. It’s just a few hours on two Saturdays each year and is...
Interested in what's been going on at Central? Our Quarterly Report, The Review, is up on our website! Check it out here and feel free to share with your friends and family!
I am not an experienced or trained journalist, but I had a sacred privilege of interviewing two graduates of Central United Methodist Church’s Celebrate Recovery recently. I was asked to tell their story on the Lay Leader blog to help capture the attention of church members and, if...
Central United Methodist Church is 184 years old. Now she is at a crossroads although she may not realize it yet. So she writes a letter to her younger self—about her past and about the possibilities of her future. Can this letter to herself help clarify a path forward? Dear Central...
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