Jim Winkler
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James Winkler is the General Secretary (a top executive) of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society
. As General Secretary, he works with staff, board members, church leaders and local church members to seek the implementation of the denomination's Social Principles through education and advocacy.
He actively pursues issues of justice (like opposition to the war in Iraq) through public dialogue, legislative action and personal public witness. Jim offers weekly commentary on social issues through the board's weekly e-newsletter Faith in Action.
General Board of Church and Society
The United Methodist Board of Church and Society is a general agency of the United Methodist Church. It is one of four international general program boards of The United Methodist Church as set out the UMC Book of Discipline. The General Board has headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C....
. As General Secretary, he works with staff, board members, church leaders and local church members to seek the implementation of the denomination's Social Principles through education and advocacy.
He actively pursues issues of justice (like opposition to the war in Iraq) through public dialogue, legislative action and personal public witness. Jim offers weekly commentary on social issues through the board's weekly e-newsletter Faith in Action.
External links
- http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/139778/1/
- http://www.umc.org/site/c.gjJTJbMUIuE/b.2076631/k.E75/Church_leaders_urge_pulling_troops_from_Iraq.htm
- http://www.umc-gbcs.org/fia