by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Sigman | Oct 21, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter
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 Board of Bishops | Mar 17, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter, 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 Newsletter, 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 Newsletter, 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 Newsletter, 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 Newsletter, 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 Superintendent Amelia Cleveland-Traylor | Feb 16, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter
“If I am not a servant of others, by process of elimination I am then a servant to myself. And that serves no one.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He did and said many things that were largely misunderstood and confusing. In fact, the...
by Superintendent Pam Braman | Feb 11, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter
I’m a potter. In my free time, I love to throw a lump of clay on a rotating wheel and then shape and form it into something useful and beautiful. “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand” (Isaiah 64:8 NIV)....
by Superintendent Fraser Venter | Feb 10, 2021 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter
I will openly admit that I am somewhat addicted to home improvement shows. I think it’s because you don’t often see the completion of a thing when you are in ministry. Thus, the tendency of pastors (myself included) to constantly paint walls. It is always refreshing...
by Jen Finley | Nov 17, 2020 | Pastors and Leaders Newsletter
What’s the story of your encounter with Jesus? Sometimes He meets us in a quiet, simple moment, and sometimes He makes His presence known more powerfully. But no matter what the encounter looks like, we’re always changed in the presence of our Resurrected Savior....
