Central UMC Blog

One of the many exciting aspects of our 11-year outreach to Uganda has been watching the United Methodist Church grow. When Central first visited Uganda, there were a handful of UM churches. Now in the Gulu area alone (Northern Uganda), there are eight UM churches that are vibrant and growing...

Before I end this series of blog entries, it is necessary that I lift up one other important teaching of Christ and the Church dealing with human sexuality, namely singleness and celibacy. This doesn’t necessarily address the issue of same-gender marriage, aside from lifting up singleness...

As I begin the third installment on this topic, I remind the reader that these entries are written to give guidance to the church. While the rights of homosexuals (and of all people) are legitimate issues, marriage in the church and in civil society are two entirely different matters...

This award is given every year in honor and memory of Allan Bruner. Allan was instrumental in the development of Ozark Mission Project. Allan had a passion for serving people in need and encouraging youth and adults to understand how important mission work is as a part of Christian life and...