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I took part last week in a roundtable interview with filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, whose new documentary Waiting for “Superman” opens soon in theaters across the country. It looks at the current, mostly sorry state of U.S. public schools, where 1.2... Bill Fentum

The Salvadoran hymn “Santo, Santo, Santo” expresses the hope to end violence. Michael Hawn has more on this folk hymn found in The Faith We Sing hymnal.

The Salvadoran hymn “Santo, Santo, Santo” expresses the hope to end violence. Michael Hawn has more on this folk hymn found in The Faith We Sing hymnal.

A churchwide training on sexual ethics in January 2011 will address a problem that is often overlooked. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the story.

A churchwide training on sexual ethics in January 2011 will address a problem that is often overlooked. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the story.

With recent news on the declining health of UM pastors, Steve Manskar of the General Board of Discipleship thinks UM congregations should better prepare laypersons to share the load of pastoral ministry.

With recent news on the declining health of UM pastors, Steve Manskar of the General Board of Discipleship thinks UM congregations should better prepare laypersons to share the load of pastoral ministry.

Author Matt Litton says To Kill a Mockingbird is rich with not only unforgettable characters but also spiritual lessons. Robin Russell recently spoke with Mr. Litton about his new book, The Mockingbird Parables.

Author Matt Litton says To Kill a Mockingbird is rich with not only unforgettable characters but also spiritual lessons. Robin Russell recently spoke with Mr. Litton about his new book, The Mockingbird Parables.

It's an age old discussion of religion vs. science. It's a constant in our world and has been for several centuries. The Reporter recently ran an article by Adam Hamilton on that very subject. New discussions are about to begin... Liz Applegate

We Cry Out offers a mix of inspiring and modern music. Mallory McCall has more on this latest CD release from Jeremy Camp.

Traditionally thought of as a man’s issue, porn addiction is growing among women. Mary Jacobs takes a look at the problem—and ways that churches can help.

Traditionally thought of as a man’s issue, porn addiction is growing among women. Mary Jacobs takes a look at the problem—and ways that churches can help.

Does the Bible have anything relevant to say to survivors of sexual abuse? Mary Jacobs speaks with Elaine A. Heath about her new book, We Were the Least of These, which examines Bible passages that offer hope.

Does the Bible have anything relevant to say to survivors of sexual abuse? Mary Jacobs speaks with Elaine A. Heath about her new book, We Were the Least of These, which examines Bible passages that offer hope.

Greetings, e-Readers! September is National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month, and many United Methodist churches are expanding their recovery ministries to help men who struggle with pornography addictions. Conventional wisdom says women aren’t susceptible to these problems, but younger... UMPortal Blogger

Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.

Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.

Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.

Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.