For ten days the United Methodist Church has been in (arguably) its biggest debate ever on human sexuality (you can catch up on all that happened here). General Conference is the event where the church gathers to set the vision and direction of the church for the next four years. There have been protests, there have been bold speeches, and there have been frustrations. Through it all I have watched:  I have watched my friends in Portland fight for what they believe in and I’ve watched my colleagues at home anguish over the future of our denomination.