Looking at inclusion from a global perspective

In his “Bar of the Conference” podcast, United Methodist campus minister Derrick Scott III talks to the Rev. Israel Alvaran, a United Methodist elder in the Philippines who now works with the advocacy group Reconciling Ministries Network. Alvaran talks about his faith journey, the state of the church in the Philippines and his hopes for regionalization.

“Even if there is division and pain, I cannot get sidetracked from the hope that God is going to give birth to something new.” Israel Alvaran is an ordained elder in the Philippines Central Conference of the United Methodist Church and an organizer for Reconciling Ministries Network. In this episode, Izzy shares his journey of faith and call to ministry. He also gives us a master class on inclusion from a global perspective and how regionalization provides a path to a just, hopeful and Spirit-led future for the UMC's worldwide connection. Take notes - Izzy has much to teach us."