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  1. KagomeShuko

    Itinerant Pastors

    I've known that the Methodists have Itinerant Pastors, but I don't really know how it all works. Is it a yearly thing where pastors might move or might be appointed? Or a different time? It's every two years? Every five years? Does it depend on the Annual Conference? Do pastors stay in...
  2. KagomeShuko

    ELCA Call Process - and "Firing" of Pastors

    I was trying to explain the ELCA call process to somebody (just a general conversation to compare with Methodists). I think I got it right, in general. I've been through it a few times, but still . . . An ELCA congregation puts out a notice that they need a new pastor. People apply with...
  3. KagomeShuko

    United Methodist Congregations and Hierarchy of the Entire Church

    I was wondering about the structure of the United Methodist Church and how things work for each congregation. I joined a local UMC as an associate or affiliate member (whichever they call it) as I am comfortable there for a local church, but I wanted to keep my membership with the ELCA, but my...
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