John Meunier has written some great stuff over the past several weeks. Here are three posts I particularly enjoyed.

Today, he provides a reminder that contemporary Methodism is a church and a movement.

He also has a helpful reaction to the objection that “John Wesley is not our pope.”

Here is one more: A thirst for something more.

I also enjoyed, and wanted to pass on Bishop Will Willimon’s reflections on the importance of small groups in his Annual Conference.

Finally, a book recommendation: I just finished reading D. Bruce Hindmarsh’s The Evangelical Conversion Narrative: Spiritual Autobiography in Early Modern England. If you are interested in early Methodism, this book is well worth the read. It is particularly insightful in shining light on the self-understanding of laity in early Methodism. So, Methodist history buffs, add this to your reading list!

Matt Judkins writes about Misconceptions about mega-churches.

Will reveals his controversial question, which generated some discussion.

Dr. Wright shares an interesting table that reveals the gender gap in the United States and other countries.

For the last two weeks or so, I have not checked my reader account. Here is a taste of what I have been missing:

Matt reflects on changing appointments.

Tony Steward lists his daily rule.

Andrew continues reflecting on the possibilities surrounding an internet campus.

Finally, I have recently discovered Bradley Wright’s blog and am enjoying it. This post even received two lengthy responses from the author of the work he was criticizing.

Here are some things I have come across lately in the blogosphere that you should read:

• Steve Manskar asks if the UMC is a Missional Church?
• Matt Judkins discusses the difference between perception and reality when it comes to the clergy shortage.
• Matt is on a role, because he also has a fascinating post about what pastors are doing with their time. Haven’t you always wanted to know?
• Andrew Thompson reflects on Heath Ledger’s recent death.
• Bobby Gruenewald talks about the Apple TV upgrade.
• Andrew Zirschky says “Let is it Snow, in Baghdad.”