Over the past 12 months, United Methodists have marked the passing of a storied NFL coach, the denomination’s first Asian American bishop and a pastor named Bible. Heather Hahn reports for United Methodist News. Heather Hahn reports for UM News.
Influential preacher and hymn writer Thomas Troeger died from complications related to cancer on April 3. He was 77. According to Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music, hymns composed by Troeger appear in the hymnals of most denominations. Troeger also wrote 24 books on preaching, poetry, hymnody, and worship during his career, which began at Colgate Rochester