by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Sigman | Oct 21, 2021 | General
This has been one of the most confusing seasons in our lived history. Take a pandemic; mix in a bunch of weird political stuff; add a few racial inciting events; and call it 2020-21. To refer to the last 18 months as a challenge, would be a huge understatement....
by Katherine Callahan-Howell | Sep 21, 2021 | General
“Jesus made himself an immigrant to break the system.” Host Pastor José Reyes of Iglesia Nueva Vida in Cleveland, Ohio, began the 2021 inaugural Justice Network Summit challenging the church to take seriously how to fix the broken immigration system. He commented that...
by Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletters, The Free Methodist Way
Love-Driven Justice References from Scripture, the Book of Discipline, and L+L Articles The recipients of the grace and mercy found in Jesus’ mission. The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to...
by Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletters, The Free Methodist Way
Christ-Compelled Multiplication References from Scripture, the Book of Discipline, and L+L Articles Bringing life from life is found in the First Commission and the Great Commission. God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill...
by Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletters, The Free Methodist Way
Cross-Cultural Collaboration References from Scripture, the Book of Discipline, and L+L Articles Scripture Passages Jesus Crosses Cultures. In John 4:4-42. The Samaritan woman at the well is a well-known passage, but indeed highlights Jesus, crossing cultural...
by Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletters, The Free Methodist Way
God-Given Revelation References from Scripture, the Book of Discipline, and L+L Articles The Scriptures – Authority: ¶108 of the 2019 Book of Discipline The Bible is God’s written Word, uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit. It bears unerring witness to Jesus...
by Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletters, The Free Methodist Way
Life-Giving Holiness References from Scripture, the Book of Discipline, and L+L Articles The Scriptural Call to be Holy People. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15–16,...
by Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D. | Mar 5, 2021 | General, Women in Ministry
This presentation was created to address a need in Free Methodist churches for education about the ordination and placement of women pastors in order that people in and out of the church might experience the salvation of God as preached and enacted by women pastors....
by Board of Bishops | Mar 5, 2021 | Board of Bishops Pastoral Letters, General
A Pastoral Letter from the Board of Bishops – FMCUSA regarding the Equality Act. The Board of Bishops continues to call the church to the values of the Free Methodist Way, including God-Given Revelation. We are committed to the Word of God and, like our...
by Bishop David Kendall | Mar 4, 2021 | General, Women in Ministry
Is it biblical for women to be in leadership in the church? My answer, the FMC answer, is a resounding “Yes!” In this session I want to note the biblical warrants for this “Yes!” First let me offer several orienting comments for understanding/applying the Bible,...
