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When Sheep Bite
The Unexpected Pain of Pastoral Betrayal ~ Barry Davis No one warns you in seminary that the deepest wounds in ministry might come not from the world, but from within the flock. You expected spiritual warfare, cultural hostility, and even internal doubt—but betrayal? From the very people you baptized, counseled, wept with, and prayed over? […]
Dunkirk And The Gospel
From May 26 until June 4 of 1940, French and Belgian forces engaged in one of the biggest evacuation operations ever undertaken at that time. About 198,000 British soldiers and 140,000 French and Belgian troops were hastily evacuated from the French seaport of Dunkirk to England. Naval vessels and hundreds of civilian boats were used […]
Our Own Personal Jesus
In 1989, the electronic music band Depeche Mode had their biggest hit: “Personal Jesus.” It sounded like a sardonic twist on authentic faith, musing about living life “second best,” but no worries, you can rest assured that “your own personal Jesus” will be a forgiver. You can “reach out, touch faith,” have someone “hear your […]
Reflections on Teaching and Learning at Asbury
Kevin M. Watson I have previously shared here about my conviction that the culture or atmosphere of the classes I teach is more important than being sure I say all the words I want to say or get all the content in before the class ends. I am not sure I always get this right. […]
The Uniqueness of Methodism
David F. Watson It was a joy to speak at the Global Methodist Church’s recent 2:42 Conference. God is raising up men and women with a passion to share the good news of Jesus Christ, who are unashamed of the gospel and unafraid to lead. It’s so encouraging to spend time with them, and an […]
“Going Up to Jerusalem”
John Grimm the Methodist … I have noticed that God’s steadfast love endures forever. Have you noticed that God’s steadfast love endures forever? Knowing what we are remembering this Holy Week; it is good for us to see that God’s steadfast love endures forever. It is because God’s steadfast love endures forever that we have […]
Announcing Asbury Church’s Fellowship Program: Raising Up the Next Generation of Leaders
Kevin M. Watson …. I have been waiting to share this with you. I am so pumped! With the blessing of the leadership at Asbury Church, I am starting a Fellowship Program. We will hire two Fellows, which will be full-time paid positions, with benefits, starting this August. For years, I have had a growing burden to build […]