Sunday school or life school?

Is traditional Sunday school preparing children for faith or just for church attendance? This bold article challenges one of our most sacred educational traditions by asking whether classroom-style Christian education is actually equipping young people for real-world discipleship. We explore innovative approaches that blur the lines between spiritual formation and practical life skills, suggesting that our current models might be missing the mark entirely. If you've ever wondered why so many kids leave the church after confirmation, this eye-opening piece offers both diagnosis and hope for reimagining how we pass on faith to the next generation.

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A compass for the heart

By Justin Coleman

The four-fold foundation of Methodist theology—Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—may need a fresh interpretation for today's complex world. This insightful article reexamines John Wesley's enduring framework through a contemporary lens, asking whether our traditional understanding of these pillars truly serves modern disciples navigating faith in an increasingly secular culture. Rather than abandoning this theological compass, the author proposes a dynamic rebalancing that honors Wesley's original vision while addressing the spiritual hunger of today's seekers. Discover how this centuries-old method might become more relevant than ever for personal faith formation and congregational decision-making.

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What if the Methodist roadmap needs a spiritual GPS update?

We're continuing to produce our new weekly resource, "Preaching the Four Pages," designed specifically for busy pastors seeking practical, theologically-rich sermon preparation guidance.

Based on Paul Scott Wilson's influential Four Pages of the Sermon methodology, each installment provides a complete framework for developing gospel-centered sermons that move intentionally from trouble to grace. Rather than overwhelming you with exhaustive exegesis, these concise guides identify the essential elements you need: a clear theme sentence with God as subject, four guiding sentences that structure your sermon's movement, and practical suggestions for images, doctrinal connections, and proclamation. Whether you're new to the Four Pages approach or a seasoned practitioner, these resources will help you craft sermons that consistently proclaim what God is doing rather than merely what humans should do.