Terry Fleming

Disciple of Jesus, pastor, husband, father, grandfather, friend. Passionate about life and ministry in the local church.

[Terry Fleming @RevTerryFleming]

This is a classic example of the ever-widening divide between progressivism and orthodoxy.

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What is the value of someone else's integrity to you?
Assuming that you want to be known as someone with integrity, how much influence in your life will you willingly grant to someone who lacks integrity?

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Worth your time. Wow! https://t.co/0ATXusmO1U

[Cokesbury @Cokesbury]

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A "Necessary Heresy" from United Methodeviations. "Solidarity and unity must become our witness to the world, even in the face of diversity, disagreement, and division. Right now we proclaim to the world that the church is no different than every other polarized organization"

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The fact that you and I agree on something does not mean we’re correct.
The fact that you and I disagree on something does not make me wrong.
Talk to people outside of your circle!

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@BethMooreLPM We were raised in the same tradition and moved to the UMC after hearing the Apostles' Creed and Gloria Patri for the first time. We still miss that other tradition at times, but absolutely believe God led us to our new liturgical home!

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If God can say, “The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior” to Gideon (Judges 6:12b), then God can call you, too! Are you listening?
#cultureofcall

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When you’re trying to get to church on time.

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When clergy are better known for their political viewpoints than their faith in Jesus…

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A dear friend and I disagree strongly on denominational goings-on; very strongly. And yet Christ demands that we love each other in spite of our differing perspectives.
Living as ever-growing disciples of Jesus Christ can really be a pain, but it's never boring!!

[Scott J. Jones @Extreme_Center]

The coming split in our church is a deep defeat for me. As a man who has tried to champion the extreme center, who has tried to do these things, this is just going to be a really, really hard time. Let’s continue to pray for one another in Jesus’ name.

[Terry Fleming @RevTerryFleming]

Listening to the raucous laughter of generations of family playing together is good for the spirit, but it can make your cheeks hurt from the smiling!

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Ten days, 23 states, 6694 miles, 438 gallons of gas, nine motels, one U-Haul, too much fast food and waaaay too much caffeine, equals one tired man. BUT…my son is now home, so it was worth it! https://t.co/dPP4nEbk1p

[Terry Fleming @RevTerryFleming]

@danielrgriswold Impressive!

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Maybe funny was the wrong word.

[Terry Fleming @RevTerryFleming]

We really are a funny bunch.
We want to violate the current Book of Discipline so we can enforce a revised Book of Discipline while at the same time claiming the authority of the current Book of Discipline to prevent others from maintaining the current Book of Discipline.

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Are these justice issues? It depends on your perspective of justice.
These are definitely issues of power and control. “I’m right. You’re wrong.” Since we cannot hold a Christian ethic in tension together, we’re going to fight over the rule book to force acquiescence.

[Dr. Michael J. Svigel @Svigel]

Theology 101: “Zoom” church is to real church as the Matrix is to the real world.

[Terry Fleming @RevTerryFleming]

@WillimonTweets Prevenient grace