Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/southern-baptist-scout-troops-welcomed-to-united-methodist-c/

The United Methodist Men's Commission, sponsoring agency for the church's Boy Scout troops, says that any troops disaffiliated by the Southern Baptist Convention would be welcomed by the UMC

Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/southwest-texas-bishop-issues-statement/

Bishop Jim Dorff of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference issues a statement regarding a request to rule on the revocation of Mary Ann Kaiser's candidacy as an ordained deacon.

Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/update-on-block-to-gay-clergy-candidate/

Southwest Texas Annual Conference surveys the aftermath of blocking Mary Ann Kaiser's deacon candidacy and awaits Bishop Jim Dorff's ruling.

Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/tweets-blast-swtxac-over-lesbian-deacon/

Supporters of full inclusion for LGBT people in The United Methodist Church blasted the Southwest Texas Annual Conference June 7 on Twitter for revoking the certification of a deacon candidate who identifies as a lesbian.

Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/united-methodist-reporter-to-continue-as-digital-resource/

The United Methodist Reporter, whose publishing corporation closed down May 31, will continue as a digital resource, thanks to the vision and prompt action of a trio of church entrepreneurs in Nashville, TN.

Original post at http://um-insight.net/issues-section/2012-general-conference-archive-global-nature/should-the-umc-be-a-global-church%3F/