Joseph Sprague
Charles Joseph Sprague (born April 21, 1939 ) is a methodist emeritus bishop in the United States .
Life
After 27 years in the ministry and seven years as the ecumenical officer, Sprague was elected bishop of the United Methodist Church for Chicago and Northern Illinois in 1996 . In 2004 he retired.
When Sprague published his book Affirmations of a dissenter in 2002 , it sparked a theological dispute within the UMC . Among other things, Sprague turns against the virgin birth of Jesus .
Fonts
- Affirmations of a dissenter. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press 2002 ISBN 0687728258
Web links
- Bishop C. Joseph Sprague (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Charges filed against UMC Bishop Sprague - News - C. Joseph Sprague accused of heresy by United Methodist Church
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sprague, Joseph |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sprague, Charles Joseph; Sprague, C. Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Methodist Bishop Emeritus of Chicago |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 21, 1939 |