United Methodist Church

Unlike many pastors I had the privilege to choose my denomination rather than being born into it. I am so glad that I selected the United Methodist Church because in large part I strongly support the church’s doctrinal and theological positions on many important issues. I have learned much about my church and my faith during my spiritual journey. Attending various seminaries and through theological studies has been a great blessing for me, it will help me to be a blessing to other United Methodists church members of all ages. I believe I am called to utilize my gifts and talents as a pastor and teacher to teach about God's love and God's desire for humanity. I would like to educate people about the history and theology of the United Methodist…

innocence and varying interpretation of basic law”. The book The Organization of the United Methodist Church, written by Jack Tuell does a good job of clarifying the politics behind the Methodist Church. I will admit, I am much more drawn to the history behind the Methodist tradition itself as it tells our story as a community of believers. However, it appears we need some sort of order for things to run smooth…or not.  “There are nine members, of varying ages, and several of these members…

This week’s reading focused on the elaborate bureaucracy that is the United Methodist Church regarding its many governing bodies from conferences to committees, boards, and agencies. I found it interesting as the concerns over the democratic-like voting processes for each group was discussed. For instance, Tuell highlights the issues surrounding alternate forms for electing bishops, i.e. not using an appointment system, and how this would lead to parochialism (page 121). If each conference…

which is said to be closer to the Black Church may be called the “dialectic model” of the Black Church. Black Churches are institutions that are involved in a consent series of dialectic tensions. The dialectic holds opposites in tension, constantly shifting between the polarities in historical time. There is no Hegelian synthesis or ultimate resolution of the dialectic. The task of the social analyst is to examine the social conditions of any black church, including the situation of its…

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a member of the Holy Club. In 1739, returned to England to get priest' orders to raise funds for his orphanage in Georga. George's preaching attracted many places, including England and Scotland. George was president of the first Methodist conference, but left after a short period of time. Whitefield preached to thousands, riding from New York to Charleston on horseback. Like Whitefield, Francis Asbury also rode many miles on horseback each year, and preached throughout the colonies. Asbury…

“John and Jennifer, I am so glad you are able to join me today for coffee so that we are able to discuss the topic of salvation that you ask me about last Sunday. So often people have questions about what salvation means, particularly within The United Methodist Church, and just don’t ask. I am very happy to have this conversation with you. As you know, different denominations believe salvation to be different than other denominations. Since you are attending The United Methodist Church, I…

is spreading like wild fire. In fact we are at a very rare time as The United Methodist Church right now, and have been for probably the past couple of decades. We as the global United Methodist Church have been baring the conservative vote over the past ten to twenty years due to the African influence at the General Conference level. If familiar with all of the news circling The United Methodist Church, one will surely know how the African vote is affecting the future of our church. As the…

attain the position of co-secretary for National Honors Society. While occupying this role, I will continue to enhance my communication skills, along with servicing the society. Growing up in a supportive hometown has ingrained a sense of giving back to the community. While involved in the free summer lunch program at First United Methodist Church, I was educated about the economic struggles in my surrounding area. My eyes were opened to the alarming fact that many children in my local area do…

attended Oxford University in England. They with the help of a friend George Whitefield, organized a group to practice a system of faith and discipline within the Anglican Church, which was the main Church of England at the time. The group approached a more logical way with their spiritual exercises and charitable works, they were labeled Methodists. This created a rift with the Anglican Church. Wesley did not realize they would become separate until later in his life. In 1735 the Wesley…