Palmer Studies in the Faith 2010
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's 2010 Palmer Studies in the Faith Lecture Series.
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Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe Dallas Area The United Methodist Church |
“What Is The Kingdom of God?”
Sunday morning February 21 at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00
Scripture: John 3:1-8
“The Kingdom of God: By Water and The Spirit”
Sunday evening at 7:00pm
Scripture: Mark 4:30-34
“The Kingdom of God: Like A Mustard Seed”
Monday Clergy Luncheon
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
“The Kingdom of God: Like A Vineyard”
Monday evening at 7:00pm
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
“The Kingdom of God: Like A Big Celebration”
W. Earl Bledsoe is the resident bishop of the Dallas Area of The United Methodist Church, following his election to the episcopacy in July 2008. He received a BA from West Texas State University, 1982; Master of Divinity, Perkins School of Theology, 1985; and Doctor of Ministry, Drew University, 1991.
Prior appointments include: superintendent of the Bryan/West District; pastor of Spring Woods UMC, Houston, and Cypress UMC; director of Teaching Ministries—Texas Conference; and pastoral appointments at Bear Creek UMC, Houston; Hanham Methodist Church, Bristol, England; St. Andrews UMC, Ft. Worth; and Wyatt Memorial UMC, Amarillo, and Anahuac Circuit, Anahuac, Texas.
Bishop Bledsoe is currently President of the South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops of The United Methodist Church. He also serves on the General Board of Church and Society and is Chair of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21). Bishop Bledsoe was a jurisdictional member of the Connectional Table, 2004-2008; Jurisdictional Episcopacy Committee representative, 2004; and General Conference delegate, 1992-2008. Additionally, he is a member of the Boards of Trustees of Methodist Health System of Dallas, Southern Methodist University, Southwestern University, Texas Methodist Foundation, and UMR Communications.
Bishop Bledsoe is married to Leslie Jean (Bray), and they have six adult children. Their youngest, Letitia Gail, is a sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The Mission and History of the Palmer Studies in the Faith Lecture Series
The mission of Palmer Studies in the Faith is to foster spiritual growth, family renewal, and service to our community. It seeks to address the essential needs for spiritual growth in a vibrant, growing congregation.Held annually in February, the series brings outstanding lecturers who share inspiration and expertise on a variety of Christian faith subjects. Palmer Studies in the Faith was established in 2001. Support for the inaugural year of the lectureship was provided in part by the estate of the late Dr. George H. Palmer to honor his many years of ministry in the United Methodist Church. George Palmer’s grandson, Dr. Burt Palmer, was the founding pastor of Suncreek UMC, serving from 1995 to 2001. George Palmer’s son, Dr. Jim Palmer, served on the Suncreek UMC staff from 1999 to 2003.
Past Lecturers
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2009 Rev. Jim Ozier 2007 Bishop Scott Jameson Jones 2006 Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr 2003 Rev. Leanne Hadley 2001 Rev. Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas |
The Big Differences Little Differences Make Faith is the Answer, But What Are the Questions? Life Journeys with God Some Critical Questions for Today's Disciples Strengthening Your Spiritual Walk Great Biblical Stories of the Old Testament The Spiritual Development of Children Biblical Stories from the Back Side |
Adult Sunday School Palmer StudiesUnited Methodist MenUnited Methodist WomenUpper Room Daily Devotional
