Ministry Matters - By what authority | Methodism reimagined: resurrected existence

Just why should I listen to you? By what authority? by Lucy Lind Hogan   It is not a failure on our part that people question our authority and wonder if they should listen to us. I would suggest that a problem today is that too many people do not question the authority and reliability of those to whom they are listening. Read here

What can a new state of existence be for United Methodists today? Methodism reimagined: resurrected existence by Tom Berlin   We do not get to choose the time in which we live, but we do get to choose how we live in our time. If The United Methodist Church is to be reimagined in this era, we must realize that a vision of the church precedes a vision for the church. Vitality in our time will be like Christian vitality in any time. Consider some of the hallmarks of the first disciples who followed Jesus Christ. Read here

What is the broader history of sexuality in Christianity? Second act, a broader look, and lived experience, and holiness by Wesley Bros Comics   This week, we back out from the events of 1972, and look through Christianity's broader story. That history includes church teaching on holiness, celibacy, and sexual practice—all of which informs where are today. Check out the next installment in the Wesley Bros Comics series! Read here

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