General Conference
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Social Media Behavior
On my Social Media Presence During the General Conference 1) I work very hard to share information and insight about this General Conference. I take my vocation as educator very seriously and want to educate as best I can. If you see places where I have missed something or could better state something, please let Continue reading
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GC News: The DCA
The Daily Christian Advocate is essentially the Daily Newspaper of General Conference (CLICK HERE) It includes updates from the previous day, agenda for the current day, special announcements, and the consent calendar (a post on how that works coming soon). I got the paid subscription with extra stuff, and will supplement as necessary. Continue reading
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General Conference Recordings
The recordings of General Conference Worship Services and Plenary Sessions are appearing shortly after completion (with time for any processing) on the United Methodist Videos YouTube Page (Click Here). Continue reading
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General Conference: Opening Plenary
The opening plenary session was mostly procedural (read: not that exciting). But there are few things to note. 1)The addition of rule 15(5):Delegates are free to vote according to their conscience without interference by others observing, monitoring, or recording their votes. Persons shall not give or accept bribes or threaten delegates in order to influence Continue reading
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General Conference: Opening Worship
This was a whirlwind first day of General Conference. I was immediately greeted by a ton of folks from around the denomination. As opening worship began, we started with not John or Charles Wesley, but a song with the tune for Charles Wesley’s grandson, Samuel Sebastian Wesley. The hymn, “The Church’s One Foundation,” was originally Continue reading
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General Conference Schedule and Live Stream
The schedule for General Conference is available in multiple languages and there will be a live stream for every official worship service and plenary session. I’ve created shortened links you can use. Links here as well: Schedule Live Stream Continue reading
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Dr J’s Song of the Day for General Conference – April 23rd
General Conference opens with worship today at 2:00pm ET and a Call to Order at 3:50pm! Your song of the day is “Get this Party Started” by P!NK A lyric sample: Get this party started Makin’ my connection as I enter the roomEverybody’s chillin’ as I set up the groovePumpin’ up the volume with this Continue reading
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New YouTube Video: News and Commentary Suggestions
NEW VIDEO- CLICK MEAlright, this feels self-explanatory, but I’m giving you the best news sights and some websites with particular viewpoints as well. Get the Look: https://www.repthecheckpoint.com/apparel News Sites: -UMNews.org -Religionnews.com Liberal/Progressive: -rmnetwork.org/newsroom/ -um-insight.net Conservative/Evangelical: -juicyecumenism.com -goodnewsmag.org Connect with me: Fb.com/TheRuralProfessor Instagram and Threads: rural_professor Twitter: ruralprofessor Continue reading
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Dr J’s Song of the Day for General Conference: April 22nd
General Conference begins tomorrow!My plan is to give you a song for each day of General Conference to set the mood. Let’s call it Dr J’s song of the day. To get started, here’s a song from The 502s, a band I recently saw. It’s called, “You belong.” A lyric selection: So cheers to the Continue reading
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Q&A with Dr J #1
I’ve been asked several questions about General Conference petitions and other areas. This is the first of many Q&As I will do. Please continue to ask questions and share my responses as you feel led. Continue reading
Jonathan LeMaster-Smith 