Charles Wesley and the Poetry of Revival
By Ryan Danker -- We all know the words of his hymns. For anyone in the Wesleyan movement and many beyond, his words speak to our experience of conversion, assurance, and even sanctification. Of course, I’m not talking about John Wesley. I’m talking about his younger...
After Disaffiliation
By Jason Vickers -- For God so loved the world. So begins the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God does not need the world. God in no way depends upon the world. The world’s existence is sheer grace. It is a fitting expression of God’s loving nature. God loves the world – so...
As We Pray, So We Believe
By David F. Watson - Many have noted that what we call "contemporary" worship isn't so contemporary anymore. It's a feature of the "attractional" model of church growth, embodied so well in Willow Creek and like-minded megachurches that popped up in the 80's and 90's....
Top Priority
By Tom Lambrecht - As I participate in conversations around the church seeking a way to resolve the crisis facing The United Methodist Church, I have become aware that different people have different goals. A person's top priority will affect how they evaluate a...
Forward with Faith
By Rob Renfroe - Which is more important: what you think or how you think? Don’t spend too much time working on an answer. Both are critical. As orthodox Christians we rightly emphasize that what we believe is essential. But people can believe all the right doctrines...
Bible Story Inspires Building of Church
By Chenayi Kumuterera (UMNS) - KOLWEZI, Congo – Inspired by the story of Barnabas (Acts 4:36), who sold his land and gave the money to the early apostles, members of Jerusalem Francophone United Methodist Parish donated their salaries, pledges, and other gifts to...
Harriet: AME Zion Heroine on Big screen
Harriet: AME Zion Heroine on Big screen By Courtney Lott - Harriet Tubman, the fearless conductor of the Underground Railroad, escaped slavery in 1849. She found refuge at a nearby farm and eventually made her way to Pennsylvania. Marveling at her newfound freedom,...
Soul Food
By Steve Beard - In the grand scheme of things, it may seem like an insignificant victory – but Eddie O’Neill sees it from a different vantage point. In July, Sunday services finally were begun for Christian prisoners at a medium-security London mental health unit –...
