Episode 012 of The United Methodist People Podcast features Rev. Dr. Brad Miller conducting an in-depth interview with Rev. Jerry Rairdon, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Noblesville, Indiana. Jerry is an organizer of Indiana Uniting Methodist a group which advocates for the "One Church" Plan for "The Way Forward" which will be presented at the called February 2019 General Conference.

Indiana Uniting Methodist is planning a special event featuring a message from Rev. Dr. Mark Holland from Kansas City KS, Director of  Mainstream UMC another group advocating the One Church Plan.  The event is Monday, October 8, 7:00 PM ET at St. Lukes UMC in Indianapolis.

Jerry spoke to Brad about the following matters important to him:

• His call to Christ and Ministry.
• First UMC -Noblesville (IN) Organic Farm
• The generation of his children and grandchildren don’t understand closed-mindedness toward LGBTQ people.
• His call to create a church where his children and grandchildren would want to attend.
• The context that the Bible is not clear on matters of human sexuality.
• The choice between the traditional plan and the one church plan
• How our church approaches the General Conference matters almost as much as the vote.
• People today come to faith often through opportunities for service.
• The call to create a groundswell of unity in the UMC.

There is much to consider for the thoughtful UMC leader in Episode 012 of The United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller.

The purpose The United Methodist People Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church through conversation and commentary.  The United Methodist People Podcast is published regularly by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller a longtime Elder in the Indiana Conference. 

Rev. Dr. Brad Miller

September 2018