In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, James Swanson, Bishop of the United Methodist Church, urges the church not to try to lead without God.
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.
What is it like to be the kind of missionary who doesn’t look like what we typically associate with missionary work? Stephen Skuce shares what it was like to go back into a rather unexpected mission field.
What does evangelicalism need today? Taylor Brown shares his take on how we could grow and thrive once again.
Is the world going to hell in a handbasket? Bill Guerrant shares the truth about the “good old days” and where we stand now in terms of poverty, war, and the evils present in the world today.
What, at its essence, does it mean to be counter-cultural? Ryan Danker discusses the problem with being counter-cultural, how Jesus has ushered in a new kind of culture, and what Lent has to do with it.
In 18th century Methodism, ordering people according to gender and marital status and putting them in micro-communities catalyzed spiritual growth of regions and realigned the spiritual trajectory of entire nations. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video of Kevin Watson painting a compelling picture of Wesleyan band meetings.
What are we willing to sacrifice in order to get ahead? Jonathan Blackburn discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermon, “The Drum Major Instinct.”
Much has changed in America since 1963 when Martin Luther King’s prophetic rang from the Birmingham jail. At the same time, many things remain the same. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Lisa Yebuah to learn more about race as a gospel issue.
What are the threads in history that connect Methodism to Pentecostalism? Peter Bellini lists many of the connections that become convincing evidence that there is at least some kind of connection there. He posits that the connection is reliance on the Holy Spirit, and that Christianity needs a return to seeking that connection.
The entire purpose of Lent is a preparation to encounter the risen Lord as one moves through the events of Holy Week. In today’s article, Dale M. Coulter offers insight into the Wesleyan reason for observing this solemn yet essential season of the church.
How can a church grow in diversity? Talbot Davis shares insight on how churches can become diverse by understanding cause and effect in terms of the goal of the church. He also includes 5 ways we can encourage diversity in a church.
