A Crisis of Identity
By Tom Lambrecht - The current crisis in The United Methodist Church is often portrayed as a crisis of unity. The unity of our denomination is threatened by deep theological disagreement and the refusal of some parts of the church to abide by the decisions of General...
Gratitude and the Rock of Ages
By Steve Beard - I can still faintly visualize it. Many years ago, I was watching the first game of the NBA Championship series when it was announced that the rock band U2 would be performing for the half-time show. U2’s concert was in Boston while the basketball game...
Archive: Where Does an Alien Go to Register?
Archive: Where Does an Alien Go to Register? In whatever tribe the alien resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, says the Lord God. Ezekiel 47:33 By David R. Hunsberger, Pastor, United Methodist Church, Wrightstown, New Jersey Christians who are...
Archive: Methodist Apostle in the Land of Lightning
Archive: Methodist Apostle in the Land of Lightning By Harold Spann Pastor, First United Methodist Church, San Augustine, Texas 1968 These days, it is rare to find a Methodist church excited about world missions. Recently, Mrs. Porter Brown, head of the Board of...
Archive: Jesus is Lord
Archive: Jesus is Lord By E. Stanley Jones Condensed from A SONG OF ASCENTS by E. Stanley Jones, Copyright © 1968 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. Now in his 80's, E. Stanley Jones is Methodism's most famous missionary evangelist. Author of 25 books, his...
Archive: What Has Happened to our Missionary Zeal?
Archive: Five Methodists speculate on What Has Happened to our Missionary Zeal? THE CHURCH FORGETS CHRIST IS ESSENTIAL says Dean L. Griffith, Wilmette, Illinois Missionary zeal is dependent upon commitment to Christ. If there is no relationship with God through...
Archive: Books to Help You
Archive: Books to Help You Here are some books other Methodists have found helpful and stimulating Conducted by Associate Editor Michael Walker, Associate Minister, Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas What About Tongue-Speaking? by Anthony A. Hoekema...
Archive: What John Wesley Might Say to the United Methodist Church
Archive: What John Wesley Might Say to the United Methodist Church By Dr. Albert C. Outler On Tuesday, April 23, 1968 The United Methodist Church was born, out of union between the Evangelical United Brethren and The Methodist Churches. Keynote address was delivered...
