Another analysis of the votes and pulse of the US United Methodist Church. A survey invitation is at the end of the article.
June 28, 2019
By Rev. Dr. Mark R. Holland, Executive Director, Mainstream UMC
The US Annual Conferences are complete and the backlash against the Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) and the Traditional Plan is unbelievable, even breathtaking. Fresh off General Conference 2019, with their signature legislation passed, the WCA organized in every annual conference to demonstrate they represent the US church. Fortunately, they published their preferred list of candidates so we can see how they did. Here are 5 takeaways:
1) The WCA has lost the hearts and minds of the US Church. ...
2) The WCA has lost both Clergy and Lay representation....
3) The WCA will not be electing any more Bishops. ...
4) The Traditional Plan is…well…something else. ...
5) The goal posts keep moving. ...
So now what? Well, we need your input. Mainstream UMC is conducting a grassroots survey about moving beyond the Traditional Plan. ...