Author: gkevinbaker

Welcoming Immigrants and Reflecting on Multicultural Ministry

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>Here is a recent article written by Natalie Gott, who recently visited at Reconciliation UMC. She reflects on how the church today is called to welcome immigrants.I particularly found these "Questions to Consider," located on the website article's side bar, helpful ones to ponder and pray over for anyone interested in muliticultural and cross-racial ministry:Does … Continue reading Welcoming Immigrants and Reflecting on Multicultural Ministry

How do I love thee, Durham?

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>I love Durham. I have lived here now for over 15 years: four while I was in Divinity School (90-94) and the last eleven (97 - 2009) since I was appointed back here by Bishop Marion Edwards to help start what later became Reconciliation United Methodist Church."How do I love thee ... let me count … Continue reading How do I love thee, Durham?

Wesley Study Bible

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>Ok, so I guess I am going to break down and get it. After all, the sale only goes on through February the 29th, Bishop Willimon says I should have it for Disciple Bible Study, Sue Eldon (Assistant Pastor at RUMC) already let me see how cool the cover was on hers, and I don't … Continue reading Wesley Study Bible

Faith and Leadership

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>Leadership is a popular topic these days. Just flipping through February's Readers' Digest reminded me of that fact. There was a page devoted to quotes on Leadership. Here were my favorites:"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers." - Gen. Colin Powell"Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, … Continue reading Faith and Leadership

Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist

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>Preached at RUMC on February 2, 2009Mark 1:21-28At our Bible Study this past Wednesday night, Pastor Edgardo spoke briefly about his recent trip to Cuba. At one point during his stay, he was walking through a garden and taking pictures. He turned his camera towards a statue of Lucifer, the fallen angel, known to many … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist