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May 2, 2008
Greetings from General Conference in Fort Worth!
Blog by Tim Bias
Since last week I feel like I have lived at least one year of my life. I have had several significant experiences over the past week. Tuesday was a historical day. President Sirleaf addressed the General Conference. Her presence was electrifying. A quiet spirit filled the conversion center before she was welcomed into the conference.  Read More...

The 16-hour General Conference day
By Randy Robinson
LaMoine River District Superintendent
Reserve General Conference clergy delegate
Greetings from Fort Worth and the 2008 General Conference! What an experience! Sixteen hour days have been the norm. Keith Zimmerman and I leave our room at 6:45 a.m. to catch a shuttle downtown to the convention center and arrive back at the room between 11 p.m. and midnight. This is a daily routine.  Read More..

Young persons visible at General Conference
Blog by Paul Black
20-year-old Luke Wetzel said it best: "We need to go beyond asking a young person to read Scripture to having them part of the planning and mission of the church." One of the changes in the 2008 General Conference is the number of young persons on the various delegations. In fact, the United Methodist News Service noted that four delegations were led by young adults. Read More... 

Blog by Bob Freeman, Geneseo First UMC- April 30, 2008
Fellow members of the IGRAC,
I send you greetings from the warm and sometimes cold 208 General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. I heard a saying and it really summarizes my experience here at General Conference. The saying is “The journey in your life brings happiness and not the destination”
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General Conference Reflections—April 27, 2008
By J. Keith Zimmerman
FORT WORTH -- Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
The movement of God’s spirit is unquestionable in the Fort Worth Convention Center as the 2008 General Conference nears its midpoint. It is a privilege to serve as one of the clergy delegates of our conference, and an amazing experience to be a part of the GC sessions, in spite of the rigorous 8:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. agenda. To prepare for each day the IGRC delegation gathers just outside the arena at 7:45 a.m. for prayer upholding one another and needs in our conference, as well as seeking God’s guidance and strength for the General Conference and for ourselves.  Read more...

Confronting the world with resurrection
Blog by Tim Bias
With our opening worship and with the Episcopal address, I have to tell you that I am proud to be a United Methodist Christian. Although our theme, "A Future With Hope" has been our focus, the line that has stuck with me is "let us confront the world with resurrection." Read more of Tim Bias' blog.