Keys to a Better Small Group Experience
What are some keys to a better small group experience? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Kevin Watson shares insights from the early Methodist small group practices, including the class meeting and the bands, both set up to enhance and produce social religion—the pursuit of holiness in shared community.
The Urgent Need for Revival Power
God’s power is essential for daily life, but it can’t stop there. Every generation is called to go after the most forceful display of divine power. Read more from Mark Nysewander as he urges us to pray for revival.
2020 Is Here
Twenty-five years ago, some futurists foresaw a major global crisis arriving in about the year 2020.
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Church Growth Plans vs. End of Life Plans
What if instead of talking about church growth, we talked about church fruitfulness? Read more from Rachel Deigh as she reflects on recent conversations in her church.
Revivals Bring Freedom, by Grace through Faith
God brings freedom through revivals, but it comes as a result of grace by faith, not our works. Read more from Mark Nysewander as he shares special insight from awakenings in history.
John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service (for today)
Covenant renewal services revisit what it means to be a follower of Christ. Adapted by professor and worship designer Jonathan Powers, check out this modern order of worship adapted from John Wesley's service.
The Church is Both Institutional and Charismatic
Can both views be incorporated into one understanding of the church and church renewal that affirms both the necessity of a present, vital experience of Christian community and discipleship and also the validity of the church in its more institutional form?
Our Call to Explore the Supernatural
It is boldness that plants revival cultures throughout the new nation and brings wave after wave of revival.
How We Created a Missional Culture in Our Church
Gareth Higgs shares 4 keys his local church took to become a more missionally-minded British Methodist congregation.
7 Things the Bible Teaches About Repentance
What does the Bible teach about repentance? Read these seven quick points to discover a biblical summary of this essential Christian practice.