Bicycling bishop pedals to connect the Church to people, reverse decline of UMC
LA Times.com: Bishop Mary Ann Swenson attributes the decline in United Methodist Church membership to a material wealth that makes people think they have no need for church, distractions from popular culture, and the church's failure to reach out enough to new areas and new potential members. She uses her bicycle riding as a way to connect to people and bring them to the church.
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