Apparently, my previous post declaring that the debate about the George W. Bush Presidential Library at SMU was resolved was premature. With all of the focus on the process of electing the final Bishop, I missed that this happened yesterday.

Rev. Jeannie Treviño-Teddlie asked for a rule of law from presiding Bishop Robert E. Hayes Jr “on whether the approved land lease to the Bush Foundation violates church law and the university’s articles of incorporation” (see link below to UM Reporter Blog). Apparently, this sidesteps the need for a vote from the Jurisdiction and the Bishop’s ruling is automatically reviewed by the Judicial Council.

To read more about this visit the United Methodist Reporter Blog here.

It appears that the George Bush Presidential Library will, in fact, be coming to SMU. The South Central Jurisdiction ultimately rejected efforts to prevent the public policy institute that will be a part of the library from coming to SMU. You can read the AP story about the goings on at the South Central Jurisdiction here.