Because 25% of United Methodist Churches have disaffiliated it could be tempting to think that the disaffiliation process is over. On today’s podcast I talk with Tom Lambrecht, VP of Good News, about the General Conference that is happening in Charlotte right now. We talk about the legislative proposals on the table that will enable churches to be faithful to their biblical convictions.  Youtube - https://youtu.be/AYMpfS-jhqs Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcast Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Click here to check out my Contender Course and Heaven Course! Find out more here - courses.andymilleriii.com And don’t forget about my book that came out last summer, Contender, which is available on Amazon!  Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching.  Today’s episode is brought to you by these two sponsors:  Bill Roberts is a financial advisor, who has been serving the retirement planning and investment needs of individuals, families, non-profits, and churches for 25 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner and accredited investment fiduciary. Bill specializes in working with Salvation Army employees and officers by helping them realize their financial goals.  You can find out more about Bill’s business at www.WilliamHRoberts.com AND Wesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.edu Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net