In 2018, Rev. Robert Barnes filed a complaint against the newly-elected bishop, Karen Oliveto, not for being an openly avowed and practicing lesbian, but for preaching doctrines against Jesus. For a write-up at that time, consult: https://juicyecumenism.com/2018/12/07/united-methodist-heresy-complaint-filed-karen-oliveto/

This conversation covers the handling of the complaint process by the bishops responsible for oversight. Rev. Barnes is able to share some details that are at once illuminating and concerning about the state of disciplinary adherence among our denomination's leadership.

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