- Could We Be One Again?
Paragraph 3311 of the FMC Book of Discipline deals with Christian marriage and states, “Therefore, we counsel our members to seek the fullest measure of healing and reconciliation possible in every situation.”1 This is a beautiful call as a part… Read more: Could We Be One Again? - The Articles of Faith of the Global Methodist Church: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
Dr. Matt O’Reilly and Dr. David Watson share about the new Articles of Faith of the Global Methodist Church. In this conversation we dive into why this new doctrinal statement was needed, the history that led to its creation, the… Read more: The Articles of Faith of the Global Methodist Church: How We Got Here and Why It Matters - The Ever-Slaughtered Lamb: Christ’s Perpetual Sacrifice in the Eucharist
The idea of Christ’s presence in the Lord’s Supper is deeply significant for the Wesleyan theological worldview. Everything that we as Methodists believe about Communion emerges from that idea—the real presence of Christ at the table. The bread and wine… Read more: The Ever-Slaughtered Lamb: Christ’s Perpetual Sacrifice in the Eucharist - Peacemakers in a Divided World | Andrew Hanauer | It’s Elementary Podcast Ep. 48
Can Christians disagree about politics without becoming divided? And what does faithful peacemaking look like in an age of polarization, outrage, and tribalism? In this episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson welcomes Andrew Hanauer, founder and CEO of the… Read more: Peacemakers in a Divided World | Andrew Hanauer | It’s Elementary Podcast Ep. 48 - Pastors are preaching longer, with churchgoer support, according to Lifeway Research
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — More pastors are preaching longer sermons, and most churchgoers are OK with it. In fact, a small but growing number would prefer even more each week. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors and churchgoers finds… Read more: Pastors are preaching longer, with churchgoer support, according to Lifeway Research - Mere Liturgy
What should Christian worship look like? Should it follow an ancient pattern or modern intuition? Should it continually evolve with the times, or should it remain largely static and ignore cultural shifts? Should it be contemporary or traditional? Should we… Read more: Mere Liturgy - Adam Hamilton’s church accused of protecting child molester 2 decades ago
The U.S. Senate campaign of United Methodist megachurch Pastor Adam Hamilton is again facing questions about how he handled reported sexual abuse by a volunteer at a church youth camp two decades ago, which is now featured in a seven-figure… Read more: Adam Hamilton’s church accused of protecting child molester 2 decades ago - Growing Fruit on Other People’s Trees | Rev. Dr. Jorge Acevedo | It’s Elementary Podcast Ep. 47What does faithful ministry look like over a lifetime? And how does God use our brokenness, struggles, and relationships to shape us into the people He calls us to be?
- Doctrines AND Discipline
One of the things that has shaped the early days of the Global Methodist Church is a commitment to classic Christian orthodoxy and sound doctrine. That is to say, it is crucially important to make sure that our beliefs are… Read more: Doctrines AND Discipline - Are You Unworthy to Take Communion?
Have you ever hesitated to take communion because you felt spiritually unprepared or unworthy? Some Christians avoid the Lord’s Table out of fear, often citing Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 11 about eating and drinking judgment upon oneself. But what… Read more: Are You Unworthy to Take Communion? - Hung Over on Easter Morning
I wasn’t a good seminarian or intern…….………On Easter Day in 2010, I was riding my bicycle, hung over, to St. John’s United Methodist Church in Watertown, Massachusetts. The church was a good two miles northwest of where I lived as… Read more: Hung Over on Easter Morning - Abortion: Babies, Mothers, and Fathers – Considering Johannesburg Episode 3
On the last afternoon of the General Conference in Johannesburg, two women went to the same microphone about a minute apart. The first was Megan Alamo, a pastor from the Great Lakes Conference. The second was Mandy White, a laywoman… Read more: Abortion: Babies, Mothers, and Fathers – Considering Johannesburg Episode 3 - A Fountain of Life
Across the years, I have benefitted tremendously from people who gave me their time, attention, and perspectives on life. As I ponder this proverb, several of them come to mind. They are among the wise, whose teaching has been a… Read more: A Fountain of Life - Asbury Theological Seminary Acquires the John Wesley Institute
Wilmore, KY – October 1, 2026 – Asbury Theological Seminary today announced it has acquired the John Wesley Institute (JWI), formerly an academic research program of the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD). The acquisition is effective October 1, 2026. - Draft Liturgies Report from the Front Lines
This past week, the Global Methodist Church released the Draft Liturgies. Tesia Lee Mallory and I spent some time talking about this! We even offered some practical tips for first time users. I was a first-time user, too. So, how… Read more: Draft Liturgies Report from the Front Lines - Reflections on Writing Liturgy for a Denomination
The liturgical life of the church matters. I’ve dedicated my life to liturgical renewal in the church by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Liturgy provides a prayer language for the church’s doctrinal commitments and leads her in… Read more: Reflections on Writing Liturgy for a Denomination - Can Global Methodism Thrive in Post-Denominational America?
With 16,000 members, Highland Park United Methodist Church, which now identifies internally simply as “Methodist,” is the second-largest church of its denomination. The church is located in a tony Dallas neighborhood adjacent to Southern Methodist University, and its worshippers include… Read more: Can Global Methodism Thrive in Post-Denominational America? - General Conference Delegate Debriefing – Bill Kyle
For most of this year I have been talking about the 2026 General Conference of the Global Methodist Church from thousands of miles away. I saved 33 hours of plenary livestream. But I haven’t been in the rooms where it… Read more: General Conference Delegate Debriefing – Bill Kyle - This week in Christian history: Conservative UMC group formed,
This week marks the anniversary of when the Wesleyan Covenant Association, a theologically conservative advocacy group within The United Methodist Church, was launched. The Evangelical group held an inaugural conference in Chicago, Illinois, which had approximately 1,800 attendees that included… Read more: This week in Christian history: Conservative UMC group formed, - United Methodist Church Split: The Aftermath
- A Modest Proposal
I pray for revival consistently. I think about it almost every day. What would it require? What would it look like? Would it take place in a manner similar to the First Great Awakening? The Second? I’m not sure. Part… Read more: A Modest Proposal - Declines in Young Clergy Reflect a Changed Culture
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary yesterday issued its latest clergy age trends report for 2026. I encourage you to review the recap of the 2026 findings as well as the report itself. All the previous… Read more: Declines in Young Clergy Reflect a Changed Culture - What Is the Greatest Obstacle to Revival?
What does it mean to speak of revival? This word is used so frequently within evangelical Christianity that I sometimes wonder whether we have lost sight of its meaning. In my experience, revival often evokes memories of a time gone… Read more: What Is the Greatest Obstacle to Revival? - UMC conference seeks dismissal of Bedford County church’s disaffiliation lawsuit
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church is asking a federal judge to dismiss a Bedford County church’s lawsuit over its effort to leave the denomination while keeping its property. Queen Memorial Church, formerly… Read more: UMC conference seeks dismissal of Bedford County church’s disaffiliation lawsuit - PRELIMINARY ARTICLES OF FAITH
Available now is a preliminary version of the Articles of Faith adopted at the 2026 General Conference and is provided as a resource. This is not the official published version; the official Articles of Faith will be included in the… Read more: PRELIMINARY ARTICLES OF FAITH