Fondly Remembering Carolyn Elias (1931-2024)
Fondly Remembering Carolyn Elias (1931-2024) The Good News staff and board of directors were saddened to hear of the passing of our longtime friend and treasured colleague, Carolyn Parrish Elias (1931-2024). The Good News Board of directors presented its eighth annual...
Is a New Disaffiliation Pathway Needed?
Is a New Disaffiliation Pathway Needed? By Thomas Lambrecht Recently, several articles have come out saying that there are already disaffiliation pathways for annual conferences and local churches, so new pathways do not need to be enacted by the 2024 General...
New Stage for Unique Methodist Collection
New Stage for Unique Methodist Collection By Sam Hodges (United Methodist News) Out of sight for more than two years, a leading Methodist historical collection is back on display in a new home: Bridwell Library at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas. John Wesley,...
Journey of Prayer
Journey of Prayer By Bonnie McClure Prayer is so intimate. When we can become still enough to engage with it, we find ourselves facing our raw insides and feebly we attempt to articulate our hearts’ true desires and fears. Often we know immediately the truth about us...
The Way of the Cross
The Way of the Cross By K. Morgan Edwards Good News Archive 1970 Good News Convocation The word out of the New Testament is that God seeks to redeem us. This is what Paul said, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised...
“Do or Die for Christ”
"Do or Die for Christ" By David F. Watson A few weeks ago I found myself sitting by a campfire at a truckstop. Nearby, a large tent, open on one side, sheltered a few weary truckers who lay on cots. A man sold snacks from a small stand. It was cold outside and the...
Holy Love and the Genius of Wesleyanism
Holy Love and the Genius of Wesleyanism By Ryan Nicholas Danker For some reason, I’m enamored with the scene of the laying of the foundation stone at what was then the New Chapel on City Road, London, in 1777. John Wesley was happy with the rain that day, something...
Looking Ahead to GC 2024
Looking Ahead to GC 2024 By Heather Hahn (United Methodist News) After a four-year delay, the next General Conference of The United Methodist Church is rapidly approaching. It will take place April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. During their December meeting,...