Lay Leaders

Telling the stories of Jewish musicians who tried to bring hope to Nazi Germany concentration camps and ghettos has led musician Kellie D. Brown in a new direction. She’s training for the ministry.

United Methodism should consider returning to its roots by relying more on lay people and ordained local ministers, deacons and elders, according to a church report.

Betty Spiwe Katiyo, who died suddenly Aug. 10, is being remembered as “amazing woman of God.”