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One reason why the Methodist movement outlived the first generation of Methodists is because John Wesley was a practical theologian and a spiritual guide to the people called Methodist. In most of …| John Meunier
Some conversations recently have me reflecting on the Methodist use of Scripture. How do we read the Bible, and how do we use it? I can think of no better place to start than John Wesley’s pr…| John Meunier
This is a fundamental truth; none will come to Christ as Redeemer until he is throughly convinced he wants a Redeemer. No man will ever come to him as a Saviour, till he knows and feels himself a l…| John Meunier
A Matter of WordsIn my last post, I wrote about “Wesleyan evangelicals” in the United Methodist Church. Going forward, I am going to drop that term in favor of “Old School Methodi…| John Meunier
by Bob Phillips I spent 55 years as a member of the United Methodist Church, 51 of those years in ordained status. My departure from the United Methodist Church in 2023 was not my desire. I had bee…| People Need Jesus
In recent years in the United Methodist Church, members of the clergy who place a high priority on social justice work have taken to quoting our second baptismal vow. I first became aware of the pr…| John Meunier
by Joseph F. DiPaolo On September 19, I boarded a plane in Philadelphia to take me, by way of Dallas, to San Jose, Costa Rica. I was headed to the convening General Conference of Global Methodist C…| People Need Jesus
My last post looked at the first of four preaching points that were essential to the rise of Methodism as a distinct tradition within the wider church. In that post, I noted that John Wesley did no…| John Meunier
Editor’s Note: The past twenty years has afforded me wonderful opportunities to visit Liberia and partner with God’s work there. I recently received the following call to prayer from a …| People Need Jesus
As the United Methodist Church moves forward from the shattering events of the last 5 years, the most pressing question before us has not changed. From the very early days of Methodism, we have had…| John Meunier
I’ve had a few people on other social media platforms and offline ask me why I am still a United Methodist. These questions arise, I believe, because I am clearly out-of-step with many in the…| John Meunier
by Bob Phillips Tis’ the season for UM annual conferences, the recurring grab bag of fellowship, gossip, worship, politicking and that endearing thing called “legislation.” Lest disaffiliates gl…| People Need Jesus
In 1745, John Wesley wrote a letter to a friend about the relationship between the Methodists and the clergy of the Church of England. In the letter, he began by describing the core doctrine of Met…| John Meunier
by Joseph F. DiPaolo Though not a delegate this time, I decided to travel to Charlotte for the second week of the United Methodist General Conference. I wanted to witness in person what I expected …| People Need Jesus
Explore this document with your browser’s search feature. Fallout archives are available for: June-August 2023, March-May 2023, Nov 2022-Feb 2023, Aug-Oct 2022, May-July 2022, Jan-April 2022,…| People Need Jesus
by Chris Ritter The activities of retired United Methodist clergy have historically been of modest concern to UM conferences. Retirees are required by Discipline (Par. 357.5) to list a charge confe…| People Need Jesus
Updated August 31, 2023 This is an archive of events related to United Methodist division from June-August 2023. Explore this document with your browser’s search feature. Fallout archives are…| People Need Jesus