In Restoring Methodism, the Scotts identify 10 discussion areas they consider crucial to the success of the church today. Those areas, or "decisions," are recognizing the reality of the church scene in America, recognizing the reality of The United Methodist Church, scriptural and theological base, discipline, systemic issues, clergy, local church, laity, sanctification, and Trinity: Holy Spirit.
United Methodism still is a life-giving denomination, the Scotts say. But it seems to be wearing a bit thin. They believe that decisions made in the 1930s and before caused the church to begin having losses in the 1960s.
Today, they said, the church still suffers from the consequences of those early decisions.
"We want to get back in touch with whatever made the church produce disciples and be excited about the faith and dive deeper into the faith and live lives that are different from people who aren't Christians," Molly Scott said.
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