The Bishop's Blog
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on May 16, 2013.
A reflection on the renewal of our lives as disciples of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter
A Baccalaureate Sermon given at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida on April 26, 2013
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on April 25, 2013.
A prayer offered by Bishop Ken Carter on the steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on March 14, 2013.
A reflection on remaining on the spiritual path in difficult seasons of life.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on February 23, 2013
A statement of core values that reflects our desire to strengthen God's mission in Florida through appointments of elders, deacons and local pastors to ministries across our annual conference.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on February 13, 2013
Thoughts on the meaning of imposition of ashes in a culture of death, and why we need the gospel.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on January 4, 2013
A way to read scripture each day, with brief commentary, encouragement and guidance.
Posted on December 9, 2012.
Bishop Carter's response upon receiving the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Bethune Cookman University.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on November 14, 2012.
A sermon taken from Ephesians 2. 1-16, and preached at the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church on November 6, 2012.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on October 31, 2012.
On Reformation Day, we give thanks for the gift of the Holy Scriptures and our access to them.
Posted by Bishop Ken Carter on October 23, 2012.
As we anticipate the United States Presidential election, I invite you to use this prayer in your personal devotional life and in congregational worship, on either October 28 or November 4.
Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bishop Ken Carter
What does it mean to be spiritual or religious, and what does this have to do with how we encounter God in our daily lives?
Bishop Ken Carter
In the bishop's installation sermon, preached on September 15, 2012, we discover three core experiences at the heart of the Christian life, and found in John 15: a friendship with Jesus (connection); love for each other (communion) and bearing fruit in the world (calling).
Posted on September 5, 2012.
First thoughts as we begin life together as bishop and annual conference
