GN Archive: And Suddenly … God Was With Us
By Dennis Kinlaw Good News, April-June 1970 -- When the students and faculty of Asbury College met on Tuesday, February 3, 1970, for chapel, they did not know what was in store. The program was to be one of sharing by students and faculty, of their faith in Christ. As...
What Happens in Revival
By Stephen A. Seamands -- In his profound reflections on revival, based on his experiences in 18th century colonial New England, during what historians refer to as the First Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards said this: “God hath had it much on his heart from all...
Reference Committee Decides on Petitions
By Thomas Lambrecht - Of the 99 petitions submitted to the special called General Conference in St. Louis on February 23-26, 78 have been cleared to be considered by that body. This includes all the main plans and proposals that have been under consideration. A...
Why do so many bishops support the One Church Plan?
By Robert Sparkman - At the 2016 United Methodist General Conference, delegates voted to accept a proposal by the Council of Bishops to set up the "Commission on a Way Forward" to study how to deal with the conflicts within the church related to homosexuality. The...
The One Church Plan and the Rise of “Global South”
By Luther Oconer In May 2018, a majority of United Methodist bishops agreed to endorse the One Church Plan (OCP). This plan entails the removal of restrictive language in the United Methodist Book of Discipline pertaining to the practice of homosexuality. If these...
Is History an Argument for the One Church Plan?
By Thomas Lambrecht A recent newsletter published by Mainstream UMC argues that, just as the church changed its understanding and teaching about slavery, the role of women in the church, and divorced clergy, the church can change its understanding and teaching about...
French: The One Church Plan and the Rise of “Global South”
Par Luther Oconer En mai 2018, une majorité des évêques Méthodistes Unis ont convenu de donner leur appui au Plan d'une Église Unique (en sigle PEU). Ce plan consiste à supprimer les termes restrictifs dans le Livre de Discipline de l’Église Méthodiste Unie concernant...
Through a Glass Darkly
By Rob Renfroe - What will happen at the special General Conference this February? Right now, it’s anyone’s guess. We see through a glass darkly, not able to predict with confidence what the delegates will do and knowing that God can always surprise us and provide a...
