Arkansas United Methodist
The Arkansas United Methodist is the monthly publication of the Arkansas Conference, designed to bring the good news of the faith and witness of United Methodists across our state.
Early Response Team Assists Homeowners Throughout the State with Disaster Recovery
The Perryville UMC’s Early Response Team assisted with tornado and flood recovery throughout the state this summer. Photos show the various projects the team helped with over the past few months. || Photos provided by Ida Rose The Perryville UMC’s Early Response Team...
A Summer Like No Other
Hendrix Student Spends Vacation Helping At-Risk Youth in Panama
Greer Ayers spent her summer in the Central American country of Panama, where she helped at-risk youth in one of the poorest and most dangerous places in San Miguelito. || Photo provided by Greer AyersGreer was able to spend time in Panama thanks to the United...
Berryville United Methodist Men Provide Snacks for Hungry School Children
More than three years ago, the Berryville United Methodist Men’s Group saw a need within the church to help not only the children in their community but also the children within their own church by providing a morning snack during the school year. “Of course, probably...
Worship for All at Jacksonville First UMC
The staff at Jacksonville First UMC plan out the intergenerational worship service. || Photo provided by Stephanie DunnA member at Jacksonville First traces the finger labyrinth during the intergenerational worship service. || Photo provided by Stephanie DunnA child...
Art From the Heart
Beth Lenderman uses her God-given talent to support the local Wesley Foundation
When Beth Lenderman was little, she drew all the time. She took painting lessons in middle school and art in high school. When she got older, she listened to a lot of negative comments and moved away from art and did other things. But about six years ago, she got back...
Serving an Older Congregation
Benton First' Encore Ministry Hosts Fun and Fellowship for Those 60 and Up
The Encore Ministry at Benton First UMC is a new ministry that takes care of the older generation in the church. Each month, the group ventures out into their community, or meets at the church, for a time of fellowship, fun and community building . || Photo provided...
The Many Paths of Discipleship
Q&A With Rev. Dr. Michelle J. Morris and Her New Book, Gospel Discipleship: 4 Pathways for Christian Disciples
Tell me about yourself: Where you’re from, where you live now, where you went to school, some of your favorite things to do when not at work, etc. Ahh, the dreaded where you’re from… most pastors pause on this one, take a deep breath, and then go through the litany of...
Why the Church Should Talk About Mental Health
As someone who has grown up in the Church and struggles with mental illness, I can tell you that it has not always been easy to talk about. We have been taught to enter the Church doors with a smile on our face and pretend that everything is okay. It seems ironic to...
Group Home Growth Because of Donors, Supporters
Methodist Family Health’s therapeutic group homes are the foundation on which the Methodist Family Health continuum of care was built. Many may be familiar with our homes around the state as our organization began in 1899 as the Arkansas Methodist Orphanage. Caring...
What If?
I have a confession to make. At times - probably too much of the time - I feel trapped in the worst of “church world.” I guess it just goes with the territory of being a bishop, but it often seems as if all I hear is bickering about matters of human sexuality,...