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How denominations split: Lessons for Methodists from Baptist battles of the ’80s

By Filings on Wed, 03/06/19
Church & Ministry
Denominations
Baptist History
United Methodists
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“Now that the Methodists have reached the precipice, the very complicated organizational work of division has to get underway, and one thing is sure: Nothing will happen quickly. Whatever division happens will unfold at multiple levels over at least a decade.” - RNS

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