Podcasts about united methodism

We are gearing up for a special event - People Like Me - a two-day immersive retreat focused on building intercultural competency, strengthening inclusive leadership, and helping churches reflect the rich diversity of their communities. Led by our very own, Rev. Katrena King, our Conference's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, the retreat offers tools like the Intercultural Development Inventory, also known as the IDI - it will also include space for authentic storytelling, which will be done in a very unique way – and workshops on everything from tough conversations to vision casting. And that brings us to our guest. Samuel Rodriguez is the Director of Congregational Development for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference. For over 27 years, he's been helping churches plant, grow, and thrive—especially in multicultural and multi-ethnic contexts. He will be the special guest at People Like Me. Join us for a conversation about why events like People Like Me matter—and how the future of the Church depends on the kind of work he and Katrena will be doing in Woodworth.   

This Lent, ponder the themes of justice, poverty, freedom, and love. The four New Testament Gospels aren't the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus' last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus' triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning, but the stories they tell aren't quite the same. Each Gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus' Passion. One portrait reveals Jesus to be in control, while another emphasizes his suffering. In one story Jesus offers hope to the thief on the cross, and in another Jesus only receives derision. These different perspectives aren't a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather they reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God's work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Buy Matt's book here.  For more on the 2025 Annual Conference, head here.   

Pastor Clay and Eric are back after sick kids and weird work schedules to dig into our sermon series on the Five Marks of United Methodism. During their conversation, they cover prayer - which was the topic of last week's sermon - as well as the rationale behind this series. They also discuss some of the distinctives of the United Methodist church. What do you love about your church denomination? Connect with the Canton UMC!

The Common Ground Youth Retreat is set for February 21-23, 2025, at Camp Istrouma, offering a weekend of connection, faith-building, and fun for United Methodist youth in grades 6-12 across Louisiana. Organized by youth directors from the Louisiana United Methodist Conference, the retreat invites young people to deepen their relationship with Christ and each other in a supportive environment. Registration for the retreat (closes January 31st) is $30 per participant, covering meals, activities, and costs for speakers and musicians. Register here.  Question? Email us. Communications@la-umc.org 

Join us for People Like Me – a two-day immersive retreat led by Rev. Katrena King, our Conference's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist. This event, January 10-11 in Woodworth, is designed for anyone ready to take bold steps toward deeper intercultural competency and create stronger, more inclusive faith communities. At this retreat, you'll participate in hands-on workshops, engage in courageous conversations, and explore your own development through tools like the Intercultural Development Inventory.  Through storytelling, skill-building, and conflict-resolution sessions, we'll create a supportive space to connect, learn, and grow together. This isn't just about training; it's about fostering meaningful relationships across diverse backgrounds to strengthen our shared mission.' Register Today!

Hurricane Francine brought a positive development to two United Methodist Churches in Louisiana. Both First Grace United Methodist Church and Cornerstone United Methodist Church partnered with Together New Orleans to be a part of the Community Lighthouse project, a bold initiative to create a network of solar-powered churches and community centers across the city. The result? The largest off-grid energy project in the world. And it worked during Hurricane Francine. In this episode, Bishop Delores J. Williamston chats with Rev. Shawn Anglim of First Grace United Methodist Church about the project and the hope that it brought to the community.  More on the project can be found here. If you would like to help relief efforts in Louisiana, please visit www.la-umc.org/relief or text RELIEF to 800-500-5858.   

Can you think of a time you experienced love so deeply that nothing else mattered? We've been talking about the pillars of what we believe… but let's be honest, we can never truly comprehend GOD. Our beliefs are always imperfect. This time we take a different approach, one at the heart of United Methodism: looking for God in our EXPERIENCES. That question at the top is only the beginning. Join us— you may find your heart strangely warmed!

Do you pray? What even is prayer? We all know prayer is a basic part of being Christian, but most would have a hard time saying what is. Perhaps even fewer of us do it as regularly as we'd like. Today we continue the Basics series with a simple definition of prayer, a highly relatable story from United Methodism, and three steps to becoming a better pray-er and unlocking its inner benefits.

We finish our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “The Individual in the Community.” Today we will explore the way that we operate as individuals within multiple communities. Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; and Matthew 18:10-20.

If someone asked “Why are you Christian,” what would you say? Today we start a new series: BASICS: The Heart of Christianity and United Methodism. Each week we'll look at one of the basic principles of what it means to be Christian and also at the nuance we bring as United Methodists. It will be good for all of us, whether you're a life-long Christian or new to the faith. Join us as we start with the #1 thing to know: GRACE!

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Think and Let Think.” Today we will explore the way that we can work together, even if we happen to disagree. Our scripture readings come from Ecclesiastes 4:9-16; Romans 14:1-9; and John 15:12-17.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Good Works.” Today we will explore the way that we understand how good works are a response to God's grace. Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 12:19-25; James 2:14-26; and Matthew 7:21-27.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Grace for All.” Today we will explore the way that we understand God's grace as a free gift that is available for all people. Our scripture readings come from Psalm 40:4-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; and Mark 10:42-52.

We continue our series called “Methodist Roots.” Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is “Reading Scripture.” Today we will explore the way that we study scripture and the method that we use to interpret the Bible. Our scripture readings come from Joshua 1:7-9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; and Acts 8:26-35.

We begin our new series called "Methodist Roots." Each week we will look at an aspect of United Methodism. Today's message is "3 Simple Rules." Today we will explore the 3 simple rules that we have that help us to live out our faith in Christ. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 14:13-23; and Luke 6:27-38.

Welcome to another episode of the Louisiana Now podcast. In this episode, we sit down with bishop Delores J. Williamston, bishop of The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The 2024 Annual Conference just wrapped up last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We had a chance to sit down with Bishop Williamston before she left this week for the Arkansas annual conference. She reflects on so many high moments from the annual conference, from the rollout of her vision to the incredible ordination service at First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge. You won't want to miss this episode.

United Methodism, the Ivory Coast, Announcements, and Salvation Army Ecclesiology

After my quick response to Albert Mohler yesterday, I wanted to follow up with a few points today. Here are a few links that I mentioned in the podcast.  Matt O‘Reilly  ‘Evangelical Egalitarians' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AukCjYd5750 Murray Vasser ‘Can Women Be Pastors?' - https://youtu.be/iA2POASO4Ig?si=r8o4ra7cgg5WSnPv Here's Mohler's podcast/article - https://albertmohler.com/2024/05/02/briefing-5-2-24/

Here's a quick response to Albert Mohler's concern that the UMC liberalization is connected its stance on women in ministry. Here's Mohler's podcast/article - https://albertmohler.com/2024/05/02/briefing-5-2-24/

In this episode of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we delve into the start of General Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina. We catch up with Bishop Delores J. Williamston, Jennifer Swann, and other delegates.   

On this episode of "The Wesleyan Way," we interview Rev. Craig L. Adams, retired United Methodist pastor who is the keeper of the Wesleyan Holiness Heritage Facebook group. Craig discusses the holiness roots and heritage of United Methodism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/support

Sermon: The Great InversionScripture: Matthew 13:45-46 (ESV)Teacher: Pastor Paul LawlerDrawing inspiration from Matthew 13 and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, Pastor Paul Lawler delves into the profound changes happening within the church landscape.He discusses the value of pursuing God's kingdom and how embracing sacrifice can cultivate something precious, much like a pearl. He explores the real-life example of a local church's transition to a new denomination, highlighting the potential for a preferred future despite initial challenges.He examines trends in Christian denominations, pointing out that while some mainline denominations are declining, others are thriving. His main focus is on "The Great Inversion" in Methodism and Western Christianity. Pastor Paul discusses the need for this shift and its significance, drawing from data and examples.We explore four key inversions:1. Moving from United Methodism to Global Methodism, emphasizing a return to Gospel-centered values.2. Transitioning from "Developing Leaders" to "Developing Disciples" and the importance of discipleship.3. Shifting from "Merely Teaching" to "Actively Training," highlighting the value of practical equipping.4. Encouraging the transition from "Come and See" to "Go and Tell," emphasizing the need for authentic Gospel sharing.

Grace and peace to you. I'm Rev. Joe Cailles, the pastor of Peakland United Methodist Church in Lynchburg Virginia. Today is Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Peakland United Methodist Church is reading this book, Being a United Methodist Christian which explores our beliefs, our best practices and our history as a United Methodist Christian. This week we're reading chapter 3 of the book, Our United Methodist Story! Our Methodist story begins with Rev. John Wesley, a priest in the church of England who started the Methodist movement nearly 300 years ago at Oxford University with a small group of likeminded folks who were so dedicated to their Bible studies, prayer, and service to those in needs that other mocked them with the name Methodist. I spoke last week about Wesley's misadventures as a parish priest in the new American town of Savannah, Georgia. At the start of 1738, John was back in England and at his lowest professionally and spiritually. He doubted his effectiveness as a priest, and he doubted that his faith was genuine. In the evening of May 24, 1738, John Wesley went reluctantly to a Methodist meeting at Aldersgate Street in London. He heard a reading from the preface of Martin Luther's commentary of the book of Romans. Wesley later wrote, “About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death." Friends, a couple of days ago, I re-read the preface to Martin Luther's commentary to the book of Romans. I know beyond a doubt there is a God in heaven because the preface to Martin Luther's commentary on the book of Romans is the most theologically dense and surprisingly dry writing that only God could have warmed Wesley's heart with those words. Wow. With his heart strangely and wonderfully warmed John Wesley's methodist movement grew and grew throughout Great Britain and into the American colonies. In December 1784, the methodist in America established the Methodist Episcopal Church, the first American born Christian denomination. Under the leadership of Francis Asbury, the Methodists in American grew and grew. Famous Methodists of the 19th century include. Richard Allen, a black American methodist who established the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816 after facing discrimination in the white methodist church and Thomas B Welch, a methodist minister and dentist, who in 1869 created Methodist Unfermented Communion Wine. Commonly known as grape juice. As the American nation grew so did the Methodists. As American divided on the issues of slavery, so did the Methodists who split into northern and southern branches in 1845. Through the 20th century Methodists united with other denominations forming the current United Methodist Church today. Marjorie Matthews was the first woman elected as a United Methodist bishop in 1980. Now in the 21st century, the United Methodist Church is the largest of all the methodist denominations with something like 12 million members worldwide. The fastest growing area of United Methodism is now in Africa. The newest methodist denomination is the Global Methodist Church formed by methodists who want to maintain traditional practices in marriage and ordination. Pastor Dave Drinkard preached at Peakland this past Sunday, and he reminded us that throughout our history, we United Methodists are at our best, when we love God and when we love our neighbors. We worship together and we nurture our Christian faith together and we serve Christ together out in the world. That's what we're doing at Peakland, and you are welcome to join and learn and experience what it means being a United Methodist Christian.

Jeffrey Rickman is forging a new path as he seeks to serve Jesus during this Wesleyan moment. His platform connects people around the world who are interested in his insightful commentary during this time of separation from United Methodism. On today's podcast we hear his testimony and hear how God is using PlainSpoken. Youtube - https://youtu.be/XzTqXMn3384Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Check out his work here - plainspoken.locals.com and here - https://www.youtube.com/@plainspokenpod/aboutPlus, check out the video course on Heaven that I recently released: courses.andymilleriii.com/p/heavenAnd don't forget about my new book Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by these two sponsors: Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.ANDWesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Chris and Eddie are joined again by Reverend Dr. Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School and former Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Willimon, Chris, and Eddie talk about what it means to be part of the United Methodism, with its tradition of being the Gospel on the move, and how that tradition translates into today's world.Rev. Willimon has five decades of preaching and teaching experience, and as a lifelong Methodist, he's got a few opinions and ideas about the current issues facing the denomination and American Christianity as a whole--and he shares those opinions with humor and candor, and also with urgency and sadness over the difficulties facing God's Church today.This particular conversation doesn't cover Rev. Willimon's newest book, Heaven and Earth: An Advent Incarnation, but we'll be sure to have him back to talk about that.Follow Will Willimon on the web:https://willwillimon.com Heaven and Earth: An Advent IncarnationCheck out Will Willimon's other books and publications here:https://willwillimon.com/writing/ Follow Will Willimon on social media:https://www.facebook.com/WillWillimonhttps://twitter.com/willimontweets

Are you concerned about the state of the church today? In this video, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Matt O'Reilly discuss the issues of social identity, pastor-theologians, and the downfall of United Methodism. As respected theologians and biblical scholars, Drs. Halcomb and O'Reilly provide insightful analysis and offer practical solutions for those seeking to understand a variety of matters related to Scripture and culture. Watch now and join in the discussion about these critical issues. #SocialIdentity #PastorTheologians #UnitedMethodism #ChurchDivision #DrMattOReilly #ChurchCommunity #TheologicalAnalysis #ChurchReform #ChristianityToday #ReligiousDiscussions #GlossaHouse #ProveText Social Identity, Pastor-Theologians, United Methodism, Church Division, Church Reform, Christianity Today, Religious Discussions, Church Community, Theological Analysis, Dr. Matt O'Reilly, Church Crisis, Christian Theology, Contemporary Christianity, Religious Studies, Church Unity, Christian Community, Church Leadership, Christian Ethics, Church Renewal, Christian Unity, Religious Identity, Church History, Christianity and Society, Christian Culture, Church and Society, Church Conflict, Church and State, Christian Beliefs, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, GlossaHouse, ProveText --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glossahouse/message

In this episode, Paul Nixon visits with Salina, Kansas pastors Nick Talbott and Eric Meyer, who are partnering two churches with Kansas Wesleyan University to totally revision their church's ministries. Their work offers an example of a twenty-first century paradigm shift that is breathing new life into United Methodism in Salina and far beyond.

We continue reading the Bible with a passage from Exodus 33 wherein Moses and God are conversing, and Moses asks God for reassurances about the mission God has directed him to do. Moses asks to see God's “glory,” and God hides him in a crevice and passes before him, not allowing Moses to see God's face. The Rev. Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries in United Methodism's Discipleship Ministries division, is the guest preacher. Derek begins by giving his personal historic connection to the church, as he is descended from Fountain Pitts, West End's first appointed minister. Pitts was an officer in the Confederate army and a slave owner, and he was a gifted preacher. The quest for Moses to see God's glory with God denying a glimpse at the divine face means that Moses, in God's service, turns out to be the face of God, and Derek presses us to examine our church and ourselves to see how we serve as the face of God. Much as the slavery in our history may be distasteful to us now, it is our mission under God to reinterpret God's mission for us and to serve as the face of God so that when others see us carrying out that mission, they will see God's face in our faith and actions.

It's Friday, October 14th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Nigerian Muslims killed 3 Christians On Tuesday, October 4, Muslim militants murdered three Christians in an attack in northeastern Nigeria, reports International Christian Concern. The Christians lived in Njilang village, located in Chibok County. During the attack, the Muslims burned multiple houses and businesses to the ground and wounded dozens more residents.  Nigeria led the world in Christians killed for their faith last year. Between October 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021, 4,650 Nigerian Christians were martyred for their faith, up from 3,530 the previous year. That's according to Open Doors' 2022 World Watch List report. Revelation 6:9 says, “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the Word of God and the testimony they had maintained.” Supreme Court denies Donald Trump On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump's plea to step into the legal fight over the FBI search of his Florida estate, reports the Associated Press. The justices did not otherwise comment in turning away Trump's emergency appeal. The Trump team was asking the justices to overturn a lower court ruling and permit an independent arbiter to review the roughly 100 documents with classified markings that were taken in the August 8 search of Mar-a-Lago. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $1 billion Jurors ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' relatives and an FBI agent, who said he turned their loss and trauma into years of torment by promoting the lie that the rampage was a hoax, reports the Associated Press. The $965 million verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host for spreading the myth that the deadliest school shooting at the hands of Adam Lanza, in which 20 first graders and six adults were killed in the 2012 Connecticut massacre, never happened. Jones claimed that the grieving families seen in news coverage were actors hired as part of a plot to take away people's guns. America rejects the sodomite Superman DC Comics has announced it will axe a recent comic book series that was centered on a sodomite Superman. In the months after Jonathan Kent, son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, made his debut in July 2021, the 17-year-old character embraced various social issues, including school shootings, fighting global warming deniers and the deportation of illegal immigrants. Then, in the series' fifth issue, Jon Kent began a homosexual relationship with a male friend and refugee 'hacktivist' Jay Nakamura. But, just like the box office flop entitled Bros, which was America's first romantic comedy featuring a homosexual storyline, the comic book sales were disastrous. The Washington Examiner's headline was instructive. “Go woke, go broke: DC's gay Superman canceled after 18 issues and poor sales.” Their first line was punchy. “People aren't buying Superman's new sexuality— literally.” The Worldview wonders whether the creators of the sodomite Superman will blame America's so-called “homophobia” instead of recognizing the vestige of our Christian heritage. Superman's image has been seemingly eviscerated. This foolish exploration of sexual perversion comes on top of last fall's woke decision to change Superman's slogan from "truth, justice, and the American way" to "truth, justice, and a better tomorrow." Drag queen talks with kids and delivers sermon in church And finally, you can't make this stuff up.  It was bad enough that the God-haters, who wanted to twist His design for our sex and our sexuality, invited drag queens into libraries to read to impressionable children. Now, a reprobate pastor, Andy Oliver, at Allendale Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, invited Isaac Simmons, who performs in drag as “Ms. Penny Cost,” to interact with the children (at the 25:50 mark of the video) and deliver the sermon (at the 43:58-mark) on October 2. His reason? Because he wants “all people to see people like themselves called by God to preach the Gospel,” reports The Christian Post. Clearly, the moniker, “Ms. Penny Cost,” is a disturbing and disrespectful reference to the day of Pentecost when Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit after the ascension, While Pastor Oliver introduced the drag queen to two children sitting on the altar steps, he said this. OLIVER: “'Ms. Penny Cost,' are you always dressed up like this? Do you always dress up?” SIMMONS: “I wish! No, I only get dressed up on special occasions. Um. I kind of feel powerful when I put on a dress like this and a big wig and lots of makeup. Um. Kind of helps me to say things that I don't have the confidence to say outside of it.” When Pastor Oliver asked about the drag queen's faith, Simmons, who had not grown up in a Christian home, made this remark. SIMMONS: “When I got to college, I started asking deeper questions, um, and I found a boy that I loved (laughs) and he invited me to church, and so I went to hang out with him.” As he twisted the words of Apostle Paul in Romans 12:2, Pastor Oliver gave his full endorsement of the drag queen's ministry, as Simmons is a first-year seminary student who will one day preach weekly in a Methodist pulpit. OLIVER: “Well, one of the things I think is great about ‘Ms. Penny Cost' is she reminds us that we follow a God who calls us to not conform to things of this world, that we're supposed to be transformed by the renewal of our minds. And that means that what I think today may have to change tomorrow pf I continue to renew my mind. It's so cool that we serve a God that calls us to continue to grow and continue to change into something new, and to not be bound by the ways that the world confines us sometimes, that we're supposed to live differently.” In a Facebook post, Pastor Oliver wrote that Simmons was “an incredible preacher, grounded as Allendale is, in Wesleyan and liberation theology.” But Mark Tooley, the president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, believes drag queens, like Simmons, are becoming the “new public face of United Methodism.” Tooley said, “To my knowledge, no United Methodist official, including Simmons' bishop, has publicly expressed concern about this United Methodist drag queen." No wonder the Methodist church is imploding! Deuteronomy 22:5 declares, “A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Friday, October 14th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Dr. Jeff Greenway and Bishop Mike Lowry share their insights about an exciting time in the life of the Methodist movement. Those serving in the UMC have a short window to participate in the disaffiliation process. Greenway and Lowry discuss ideas surrounding this critical moment in the life of the UMC. Other denominations can learn lessons from them during this time. Check out their book on this subject at - https://www.amazon.com/Multiplying-Methodism-Witness-Wesleyan-Methodist/dp/1737911256 Youtube - https://youtu.be/C4mreF6-9qsAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive small group study on the book of Jude is out now. Check it out on the course page: http://courses.andymilleriii.com Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - I'm excited to share some news with you.  Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by these two sponsors: Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.ANDWesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for the new podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Catechism - it's a word you probably haven't heard much in Methodist circles, but it's a word that has been vital to other Christian traditions. We might think of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, for example, which provides the doctrinal foundation for some Reformed churches. For millions of Christians, a catechism has been an important tool for understanding and living out the Christian faith in line with Christians across time and space.   After all, that's what "catechism" means: instruction. It's a shorthand way for teaching the faith to people of all ages--a way that can be learned, digested, and committed to memory as a guide for the Christian life and a guard against false teaching.   John Wesley loved the Shorter Catechism, even offering a revised version of it for the people called Methodist. But much of Methodism, and particularly United Methodism, hasn't had a catechism of its own that draws together our doctrines into a teachable form. Until now, that is.   The Global Methodist Church recently released a catechism for the new denomination. Put together by a diverse team of scholars, pastors, and laity, this catechism offers the church a gift of clarity and a tool for teaching what we believe. Dr. Jason Vickers, Professor of Theology at Asbury Seminary, led this team and he joins host Bob Kaylor for this episode to talk about all things catechetical.   Read The Catechism of the Global Methodist Church    Send your comments and questions to podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod.    For more information about the Global Methodist Church, check out the web site.

In the last few months, the tectonic plates of United Methodism have shifted. Rob Renfroe is president of Good News for United Methodists and helps us see what is happening in the emerging schism of that denomination. It's a sad time. Yet, there is the silver lining of hope. Here are links to today's podcast:  Youtube - https://youtu.be/j9Nn6qcQqoYAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 https://goodnewsmag.orghttps://www.cokesbury.com/rob-renfroe?pagenumber=1 Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive small group study on the book of Jude is out now. Check it out on the course page: http://courses.andymilleriii.com Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - I'm excited to share some news with you.  Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by these two sponsors: Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.ANDWesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for the new podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

One of the hallmarks of United Methodism is the nuanced way that John Wesley both embraced human free will and God's grace. Both God's power and human will are necessary for salvation. Yes, we get to choose. But only because God's power makes our choice possible. Before we even knew there was a choice to make, eve as soon as we were born, God was hard at work drawing, luring us, convincing us to choose faith in Jesus. 

In which Blondie joins Spanks and the Dude to talk horror, Christianity, and survival. WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap. Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats. Have thoughts? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

Today I am glad to share two emerging signs of hope in the church. The Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) is the renewal group bringing the Global Methodist Church into existence. Today I talk with the WCA's president, Keith Boyette. This conversation is a hopeful sign about the future of the church. Here are the links: YouTube - https://youtu.be/jNNTfdPd2w4A FREE RESOURCE FOR MINISTRY – By signing up for my email list, you can get a four-page PDF document - A Guide for Exegetical Preparation for Preaching and Teaching. Sign up here. You can find out more about Creekside at these links - creeksideatl.org and facebook.com/creekside.atcToday's episode is brought to you by two sponsors: Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.AND Bill Roberts is a financial advisor, who has been serving the retirement planning and investment needs of individuals, families, non-profits, and churches for 25 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner and accredited investment fiduciary. Bill specializes in working with Salvation Army employees and officers by helping them realize their financial goals. You can find out more about Bill's business at www.WilliamHRoberts.com

One of United Methodism’s six special Sundays with offerings, Native American Ministries Sunday equips and empowers Native American pastors, congregations and seminary students to do what only they can do: authentically worship and serve Jesus. The following sermon delivered by Dr. Richard N. Soulen in the 1990s highlights issues that still strongly resonate today. https://soulenandsoulen.com/

In 2020, Rev. Williams accepted the call to serve as Associate Director for Mission, Service, and Justice for the Missouri Conference. But the journey that took her from her American Baptist roots to the United Methodist tribe can be traced back to her childhood. Hear the stories that influenced her to full-time ministry, the heart God gave her for healing the wounds of racism and what she envisions for the office of Mission, Service and Justice in 2021. About Rev. Williams: A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Rev. Williams has celebrated ties to United Methodism that go back to her childhood days. However, her vocational story within the Methodist tradition began in 2009 as a layperson invited to serve in Church Development for the Indiana Conference. This journey eventually led her to answer the call to ordination and three appointments to serve the local church in a multi-area, multi-ethnic charge in Indianapolis. During her tenure in Indiana, Rev. Williams resourced more than 200 congregations in both English and Spanish speaking contexts, she helped launch and lead conference strategies for transformational ministry with new and existing faith communities; and she became a sought-after leader among the network of developers and general agency partners across the Connection.

Celebrating our heritage as we mark the 110th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for the Chapel. What is our heritage and what is the history of the early circuit riders? Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

How did early Methodism focus on scripture, spiritual development and witness to the power of God? Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Join us for an updated conversation with Elaine Heath of the Missional Wisdom Foundation and the Community At Spring Forest, as she shares about what COVID-19 and protests around racial injustice have taught her about spiritual community; as well as about her journey into United Methodism and a contemplative path for institutional renewal. Episode Highlights [...]

The Wesleyan Quadrilateral or the Methodist Quadrilateral as it is sometimes called, contains: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. And this theological doctrine is at the core of United Methodism. Although the “Wesleyan Quadrilateral” is not a term that was ever used by Wesley himself, it is clear that his theological method falls into this framework. The framework asserts that Scripture should always be seen as the primary and supreme source that is held above tradition, experience, and reason. These four sources help to enhance the theological understanding and doctrine of the United Methodist Church. So, join us Today on this episode of the Methodical Methodist Podcast as we will explore the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Listen to me here: https://anchor.fm/methodical-methodist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methodical-methodist/support

Join us for a conversation with Elaine Heath of the Missional Wisdom Foundation and the Community At Spring Forest, about her journey into United Methodism and a contemplative path for institutional renewal. Episode Highlights Include:  How her childhood was a cross between Hillbilly Elegy and Glass Castle “I don’t know about that, but I know [...]

Pre-Annual-Conference information sessions will be held on each of the eight districts in late April. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie, Assistant to Bishop Laurie Haller, talks about how the gatherings will be an opportunity to have a voice in the future of United Methodist ministry in Iowa. He notes that the Bishop will be present at each event to receive questions, share hopes, hear concerns, and provide an update on the future of the denomination as it will be discussed at the international gathering, the General Conference, in May. New ways of collaborating in circuit ministries of Iowa United Methodists will be presented in addition to a conversation about finances.

Pre-Annual-Conference information sessions will be held on each of the eight districts in late April. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie, Assistant to Bishop Laurie Haller, talks about how the gatherings will be an opportunity to have a voice in the future of United Methodist ministry in Iowa. He notes that the Bishop will be present at each event to receive questions, share hopes, hear concerns, and provide an update on the future of the denomination as it will be discussed at the international gathering, the General Conference, in May. New ways of collaborating in circuit ministries of Iowa United Methodists will be presented in addition to a conversation about finances.

Methodism is primarily about a way of making disciples of Jesus Christ, not about a specific theological system. But that does not mean that Methodists believe whatever they want. United Methodism has specific statements of what we believe. This is a brief overview of those statements, with particular emphasis on Wesley's Articles of Religion and the Confession of Faith of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church.

The Discipleship Ministries worship team explores one of the six “special days of United Methodism” as a way of setting the tone for the season and the year of worship and service in the life of the church. Bookended by Epiphany and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Human Relations Day sounds a note of unity in a divided world, a way of “seeing all the people” on our way to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Our guest this week is United Methodist pastor Parker Haynes who joins us to talk about his essay “Remember Our Story: Is the Future of Methodism, Anglican?” in which he argues that United Methodism has run aground not because of disputes over sexuality but because, in many core ways, the story of Methodism has come to an end. Our reason for being, that is, is no longer a reason to be a distinct set apart from the Church whence we came.

Our guest this week is United Methodist pastor Parker Haynes who joins us to talk about his essay “Remember Our Story: Is the Future of Methodism, Anglican?” in which he argues that United Methodism has run aground not because of disputes over sexuality but because, in many core ways, the story of Methodism has come to an end. Our reason for being, that is, is no longer a reason to be a distinct set apart from the Church whence we came.

Rev. John Wright

Luke 16:19-31

Dr. Jerry Kulah is Dean of the Graduate Program at the United Methodist University in Liberia. He is also the head of the UMC Africa Initiative, and one of United Methodism's most influential leaders. In this interview we talk with him about his life story, the church in Africa, and the power of God to change lives. 

In April of 2016, United Methodist clergywomen gathered to explore the theme, “Birthing the Worldwide Church.” In this episode, Rev. Dr. HiRho Y. Park reviews the progress that’s been made and looks at the challenges that remain. (VOICED BY PROFESSIONAL TALENT) FULL TRANSCRIPT 0:01        When women come together there's nothing we cannot do. Welcome to the WellSprings Journal Podcast, where you will hear from women who have been called by God into lives to speak grace and compassion, that share pain and anger, and that dance life's joys and laughter. Inspiration to call forth your creative spirit awaits. Listen now. 0:33        "Imagine Strong and Prophetic Leadership," by HiRho Y. Park, Executive Director of Clergy Lifelong Learning & the United Methodist Church’s Cyber Campus. 0:44        Oneness is something that many United Methodists are striving to understand as a worldwide church, especially what that means in the midst of gender, racial/ethnic, cultural, economic, and theological diversity among clergy leadership in the church. United Methodist clergywomen gathered two days prior to the World Methodist Council, (WMC) August 29-31, 2016, exploring the theme: “Birthing the Worldwide Church,” and engaging women leaders of the World Methodist Council (WMC). The gathering was held at the Hilton-Americas Hotel and Conference Center in Houston, Texas. 1:26        This Global United Methodist Clergywomen Gathering encouraged UM clergywomen to learn from each other in a variety of ministry settings and locations, an opportunity to envision, articulate, and participate in leading the worldwide church as women clergy. Gathered UM clergywomen across the world discussed what excites them about future global ministry opportunities and what would be the greatest global challenges facing UM clergywomen in the future. This special gathering strengthened networks of international relationships among UM clergywomen and other Methodist leaders, and most of all, we imagined a model of being a global church as women. 2:14        Let me share with you some history of UMC clergywomen. First, we have much to celebrate. In 2006, UM clergywomen celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of full clergy rights for women in the Methodist tradition. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry organized the celebration in Chicago, Illinois. During our gathering in 2016, we celebrated sixty years of full clergy rights for women in the Methodist tradition and twenty years of ordained deacons in United Methodism. Deacons in the United Methodist Church are ordained to a ministry of Word, Service, Compassion, and Justice whereas elders are ordained to Word, Sacrament, Order and Service. 3:04        In 1956, there were 27 Methodist clergywomen who received full clergy rights. By 2014, the number of UM clergywomen had grown to 11, 388 active and 2,525 retired clergywomen, among a total of 54,474 UM clergy as of 2016, which means women account for 27 percent of all clergy. The number of female clergy grew 25 percent since 1992. 3:41        The number of lead women pastors serving churches with membership of one thousand or more has grown to 137 clergywomen as of 2012, compared to 64 in 2008. This is 114 percent growth within just four years. 4:01        The number of young clergywomen is growing also; 6 percent of elders are under the age of 35, 39 percent of those are female. Seventy-five percent of all ordained deacons are young clergywomen as of 2014. According to the recent report from the Lewis Center, “Young Clergy Numbers Grow among Clergywomen,” in the last ten years, the number of young clergywomen elders has increased 10 percent (31 percent in 2005, 41 percent in 2015), the highest in the history of The United Methodist Church. The number of young ordained deacons who are women has increased 12 percent (68 percent in 2012, 80 percent in 2015 of all ordained deacons). Women local pastors represent a quarter of the entire number of the group. 4:47        Along with the celebration, we have challenges to address, and we did. There are only 12 active female bishops in the entire UM connection, 10 in the United States and two in the Central Conferences as of 2015.  In 2016, we elected seven more women bishops including four African American women bishops.  Now we have 17 active women bishops since two women bishops retired.  5:18        Since then, 350 United Methodist clergywomen of Africa and 150 Filipina United Methodist clergywomen gathered in 2018 to affirm women’s leadership in the Church and society and to seek gender justice and equity within the church system.  There will be two US based Southeast and South Central regional leadership development conferences of United Methodist clergywomen in 2019.  5:58        What does this all mean to The United Methodist Church? If this is “feminization of clergy leadership” in the church, what does that look like in the future? Here, I use the word feminization from the perspective of women advancing in ecclesial leadership and, of course, not supporting misogyny within Christianity. 6:21        How does women’s clergy leadership make a difference, especially when we are becoming, more and more, a worldwide church? There will be no simple answers to these questions. However, I believe that the time is ripe for United Methodist clergywomen to explore responses to these questions. The Global UM Clergywomen Gathering in 2016 was the perfect opportunity to do so. 6:47        We raised scholarships for those who receive minimum salaries and serve in Central Conferences since we wanted as many as UM clergywomen and seminarians as possible to be a part of this historic gathering in 2016.  As a result, we were able to host 450 United Methodist clergywomen from 27 countries around the world speaking six different languages.  7:15        Let us pray for one another across the globe so that United Methodist clergywomen not only imagine strong and prophetic leadership for the future but also take actions to implement those dreams for younger generations of women! 7:33     Thank you for listening to the WellSprings Journal podcast. Be sure to visit WellSpringsJournal.org to find more resources for the journey.

One of the unique things about United Methodism is our theology about how God works through grace. John Wesley pioneered a profound way of understanding the different ways God operates in our lives through prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace. As we experience these means of God's love, it becomes more natural to extend them to others.

One of the unique things about United Methodism is our theology about how God works through grace. John Wesley pioneered a profound way of understanding the different ways God operates in our lives through prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace. As we experience these means of God's love, it becomes more natural to extend them to others.

Right now the contemporary church, from the realm of United Methodism to conservative evangelicalism, is struggling. The church struggles, in large part, because of our failure to recognize how we are bound to God and not to the world – such that many churches take their theological cues from the powers and principalities and assert them on scripture, rather than the other way around. It is precisely why our divisions are growing wider and our walls are growing taller.

Wil Cantrell is a pastor and author of the book, Unafraid and Unashamed - Facing the Future of United Methodism. We talk with Wil about how the books helps pastors and lay people talk about the issue of human sexuality in the church.

EP.007: The Bishops Speak Series: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble-Indiana Area UMC In Episode 007 of “The United Methodist People Podcast” Rev. Dr. Brad Miller launches a series of podcast episodes focusing on conversations with United Methodist Bishops from around the world with an in-depth conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble. In bimonthly episodes published in the time frame leading up to the 2019 called General Conference of the United Methodist Church Dr Brad will speak to Bishops and other key thought leaders from throughout the connection on two questions facing the church. 1. What is the state of The United Methodist Church in achieving our mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World?” 2. In looking forward to the 2019 General Conference what is their understanding of “the way forward” and what is their vision of what “the way forward” will look like post the 2019 conference? Bishop Julius Trimble celebrated his first anniversary as Indiana Bishop in September 2017, after serving eight years in Iowa, and shares with Dr. Brad his impressions of and lessons learned about the state of the church. Bishop Trimble shares his vision moving forward for United Methodism being a powerful witness for God connecting every community. Bishop Trimble tells Dr.Brad about his experience in observing effective ministries to children, missions and peace and justice matters in Indiana United Methodist Churches. Bishop Trimble emphasizes transformation through connection with community and the church as a prophetic, encouraging voice that speaks to a hurting world. Bishop Trimble and Dr. Brad speak about the challenges facing the United Methodist Church as a whole over issues of human sexuality. In particular Bishop Trimble offers his take on “a way forward” for the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble shares a word of encouragement for pastors and leaders in Indiana and the UMC that all are children of a most high God. Listen the Bishops speak in Episode 007 of “The United Methodist People Podcast” featuring Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble.

This episode of CONNECT was uploaded on March 14, 2017. Paul Brown grew up in a conservative Baptist household.  Became a United Methodist, graduated from Duke Divinity School and is now the pastor of Central UMC in Canton, NC. This conversation is about the Middle Way in United Methodism.

Frank Parmir is an organizer with the organization Muslims for Progressive Values. Christianity and United Methodism is not the only arena of religion and faith where discussions of LGBTQ persons is taking place. Alex and Josh speak with Frank about what his faith tells him about this topic and how he arrived at his stance of acceptance and inclusion within his own faith context. Recorded on 2/7/17. The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity. Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible Twitter: @wearecompatible E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com If you would like to support this podcast financially, please click the link below: https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-3552487593902536960 Or mail checks to: Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215. Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

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HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More? / / The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana through conversation and commentary to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world / In episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Bishop Michael Coyner. Bishop Coyner has served in the episcopacy for 20 years and is retiring in 2016. In his time as Bishop he has served the United Methodist Church in just about every capacity and oversaw all the challenge of bringing two distinct annual conferences together to form one new annual conference. Bishop Mike and Brad had a great conversation about the joys and challenges in serving as a bishop and what he sees as signs of hope in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Mike is a genuine and authentic leader of the church who has been able to navigate some very sensitive issues in Indiana as well as around the world of United Methodism. The conversation was far ranging touching on the state of the church as he sees it right now - what he calls a ?Big Tent Church? that's being stretched by significant challenges as well as his view of the impact of the local church when its at its best. Indeed, Bishop Mike very much considers himself a pastor, first and foremost. Bishop Mike gives his observations about the global church in places like Eastern Europe and Africa as well as the state of the church in North America. He talks about the advice he might give to a brand-new bishop and to younger clergy who are just starting out. You will find Bishop Mike to be very hopeful about the future of the church particularly because of the influx of younger clergy and the influence of devoted laypersons. Bishop Mike also reveals the two issues which he considers key for the future of the United Methodist Church ?nimbleness? and ?partnerships.? In addition to all this Bishop Mike also talks about what he is looking forward to most in his retirement. You will find this episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast helpful to understanding the person who has led the United Methodist Church in Indiana for 12 years and certainly is beneficial to Hoosier United Methodists.

In Episode 003 of “The United Methodist Podcast” Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Indiana Area Bishop Michael J. Coyner. Bishop Coyner has served in the episcopacy for 20 years and is retiring in 2016. In his time as Bishop he has served the United Methodist Church in just about every capacity and oversaw the challenge of bringing two distinct annual conferences (North Indiana and South Indiana) together to form one new annual conference - the Indiana Annual Conference. “Bishop Mike” and Brad had a great conversation about the joys and challenges in serving as a bishop and what he sees as signs of hope in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Mike is a genuine and authentic leader of the church who has been able to navigate some very sensitive issues in Indiana as well as around the world of United Methodism. The conversation was far ranging touching on the state of the church as he sees it right now - what he calls a “Big Tent Church” that is being stretched by challenging issues. Bishop Mike gives his observations about the global church in places like Eastern Europe and Africa as well as the state of the church in North America. He shared the advice he might give to a brand-new bishop and to younger clergy who are just starting out. You will find Bishop Mike to be very hopeful about the future of the church, particularly because of the influx of younger clergy and the influence of devoted laypersons. Bishop Mike also talks about two issues that he considers key for the future of The United Methodist Church “nimbleness” and “partnerships.” In the “Methodist Moment” segment of The Untied Methodist Podcast Dr. Andy Kinsey explores John Wesley’s approach to “The Invitation to Christian Discipleship.” You will find Episode 003 of The United Methodist Podcast helpful to your ministry context.

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This week’s MethodistThinker Podcast features a presentation by Dr. James V. Heidinger II, recently retired as the president and publisher of Good News, United Methodism’s flagship renewal ministry. Born into a political family in Illinois (his grandfather was a three-term U.S. Congressman and his father a state officeholder), Jim Heidinger decided his calling was in […]