As the United (?) Methodist Church voted to hold to it's “traditional” beliefs many grew very angry at the decision and stated this decision would keep us from ministering to others. How can this be? Do we believe ministering is done through a congregation or denomination? NO! Ministering is done by a person touching another person with what God gave them! No decision by any one (except ourselves) can keep us from ministering! So being empowered by Jesus the Living Word of God, understanding God by the Bible the written word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit let us go forth in ministry and ministering to those God's loves, everyone, even those who disagree with you!