The Ancient Faith for Today
What is it about the faith of the ancient church that so many find compelling? What antidote does it offer to counteract the disintegrative effects of late modernity? And what alternative does it offer the church today as we seek to walk and grow in Jesus Christ?
An Appreciation to Steve Beard
An Appreciation to Steve Beard -- By James V. Heidinger II -- In October of 2024, the Good News renewal movement celebrated 57 years of renewal efforts within the United Methodist Church, and marked the end of its ministry. With the Global Methodist Church having...
Grace-fueled Discipleship
Grace-fueled Discipleship -- By Tammie Grimm -- Did you know John Wesley never used the word “disciple” to refer to persons who seek to follow Jesus? It’s true. Yes, he did use the word “disciple,” however, it was only in reference to the persons who were companions...
The Grace that Awakens
The Grace that Awakens -- By Bill Ury -- A beloved mentor of mine would shake up a room when he would talk about the free grace of God and the sinner’s response by saying, “God has a problem!” He would go on to discuss the fact that Jesus would not misuse his love to...
Growth in Grace
Growth in Grace -- By Stephen Rankin -- “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). In our home, affixed to the wall of the entryway from our garage into the kitchen, hangs an oversized yardstick that our son-in-law made...
Unfolding Salvation
Unfolding Salvation -- By Ryan Danker -- This issue of Good News is dedicated to the work of God in Christ to make us whole, otherwise known as salvation. It is my hope that the articles contained here will help us to better understand the process, or order, or even...
An Anglican Reflection on the Nicene Creed for Fellow Wesleyans
An Anglican Reflection on the Nicene Creed for Fellow Wesleyans -- By W. Brian Shelton - Among the many types of Wesleyans who commemorate the 1700th anniversary of Nicaea this year, those in the Anglican Church may be easy to overlook. The emergence of Methodism...
Roots of Free Methodism
Roots of Free Methodism -- By Bruce N. G. Cromwell - The Free Methodist Church was birthed in 1860 when Benjamin Titus Roberts, a pastor in the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York, recognized that he could no longer serve in harmony with that...
