Monday Morning Briefing (Jan. 13, 2025)

Today I'll hope to be talking about:

1. UMC Council of Bishops issues statement on immigration policy for the US - https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/pastoral-letter-addressing-the-immigrants-in-us-18808430
2. “What's Driving the Rise in Non-Denominational Christianity? You Might Be Surprised.” by Chris Queen - https://pjmedia.com/chris-queen/2025/01/10/whats-driving-the-rise-in-non-denominational-christianity-you-might-be-surprised-n4935860
3. “A Mandatory Trait for Every Global Methodist Clergy” by David Donnan - https://daviddonnan.com/2025/01/08/a-mandatory-trait-for-every-global-methodist-clergy/
4. “At Belin centennial, members debate split with United Methodists” by Chris Sokoloski - https://coastalobserver.com/at-belin-centennial-members-debate-split-with-united-methodists/
5. Trans pastor likens Transfiguration to transsexuality - https://x.com/Protestia/status/1878090056243544482

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