Making faithful disciples more important than creating an empire, scholars say.

United Methodist City Society sells "dinosaur properties" to finance mission work.

United Methodists find mission opportunities in special-interest camps.

The Rev. Jason Byassee defends bishop’s plea for growth.

Study also finds need for greater collaboration, oversight.

Judicial Council asked to revisit decision allowing pastor to bar a gay man from joining his congregation.

"It's confirmation that the Lord is in charge," school official says.

Church has 220 camps and retreat centers serving 1 million people a year.

A sunburned camper fifty years ago, Barbara Dunlap-Berg still finds inspiration at today’s United Methodist campgrounds.

Theologian says renewed faith holds the solution to Gulf oil spill.

Annual conferences explore ways to build vital, growing churches.

Volunteers repair homes, package food as part of annual meetings.

In Part II of a series, second appointees talk about experiencing their first transition.

Our high expectations leave little room for grace, says Tina Carter.

Church leader championed marginalized throughout ministry.