Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup #13

Here's the week in review in the Methodist blogosphere:

Dave Warnock blogged about projection technology for pastors, a Biblical basis for ethics, cartoon resources for pastors, the misuse of the Bible by conservatives, church policymaking, the Christian Resources Exhibition, and provided an update on the utility of his new home server.

James Gibson blogged about the banality of Christian punditry.

Beth Quick wrote a review of The DaVinci Code.

Kent Carter wrote about the divisiveness of blogging.

Theresa Coleman blogged about the meaning of emergence, baptizing her cat, digital photography, the image of God as a mantling hawk, pentecost prayers, and her first hate mail.

ConXian wrote about an Iliff celebration of its history.

Jordan Cooper blogged about M. Scott Peck's divorce, the Pentagon closure of selected military bases, responded to criticism of Brian McLaren, and defended the Emergent movement.

Donald Sensing wrote about a Tennessee effort to forcibly draft parents to assist in schools, the Pentagon merging military medical centers, a study on blogging traffic, Operation Matador, famous and false predictions on the future of warfare, the and the East Waynesville Baptist Church story.

Padre Complex blogged about the struggle of mainline churches and the appointment system in the UMC.

Pen of Gutless Pacifist wrote about a new ministry organization for special forces, the modern definition of 'church', and the Christian fish-on-your-car craze (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!)

Grandma Jean blogged about the Newsweek scandal.

At Connexions, Richard Hall wrote about volunteering IT skills, world leaders responding to environmental concerns, and a Christian response to the death penalty.

Gavin Richardson blogged bout the meaning of Pentecost, the rapid change of computer technology since the movie Wargames, and BlogNashville.

Methotaku wrote about the defining characteristics of progressivism (Best of the Methodist blogosphere! -- short but insightful) and the resignation of Rev. Chan Chandler.

Chris Morgan blogged about what it means to be transformed by the Holy Spirit, the spiritual danger of loving possessions, and the value of silence.

John Wilks reminded Methodists that they are supposed to stress personal holiness, accepting that God has a right to judge right and wrong, and suggested that the Methodist blogosphere is pre-occupied with sex and the modern Christians are pre-occupied with possessions (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Wes Magruder wrote about transforming missionary UMC congregations in Cameroon into self-supporting churches.

Jonathan Norman ruminated on Pentecost, finding time from the business of ministry to experience that holy day, and announced a hiatus from blogging.

Scandal of Particularity thrashed Revelations.

Dean Snyder blogged about the work of the UMC in Liberia, argued that homosexuality is not immoral, and what it really means to be pro-family.

Jay Voorhees wrote about the experience of Pentecost.

Cole Wakefield has made a series of audioposts (I'm not in a position to listen to them, so I can't tell you what's on them).

Shane Raynor blogged about ecumenicism between the UMC, ELCA, and the ECUSA, changing the appointment system (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!), the role of Scripture in formulating doctrine, tolerance as a value for conservative Christians, social action as a priority for conservative Christians, and efforts to change homosexuals into heterosexuals.

Andy Bryan presented the Blue Jeans Story (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

At Bandits No More, Richard wrote about a Christian response to failure in public education, the appointment system in the UMC, the Christian experience as narrative, and the role of individual, charismatic leaders in megachurch growth, and the importance of communication accuracy in debate. Steve Heyduck wrote about the image of the church organ in the minds of Baby Boomers and the positive attitude of modern deists.

Inside Mike's Head blogged about how every action that a parent takes has an impact on her child.

Josh Tinley wrote about Newsweek's rankings of high schools and the importance of personally committing to causes that one supports.

Preacher Rich defined a healthy church as one with an external focus.

Scott Aldridge blogged about the misuse of the judiciary by liberals in America and the UMC and obstacles to servanthood.

Do you know of a blog that should be added to the MBWR? Leave a note in the comments.