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| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1968 United Methodist Church (U.S.), 1968 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Doctrines and Discipline of the Free Methodist Church Free Methodist Church of North America, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Eight Homilies Against the Jews John Chrysostom, 2021-04-11 John Chrysostom's work, 'Eight Homilies Against the Jews,' is a collection of sermons that delve into the theological arguments against the Jewish faith and practices. Written in the 4th century, Chrysostom's literary style is eloquent and persuasive, drawing on Biblical references to make his points. This work is a reflection of the heightened tensions between Christians and Jews during the early years of Christianity, shedding light on the evolving relationship between the two religious groups. Chrysostom's passionate rhetoric and vigorous condemnation of Jewish beliefs make this book a compelling read for those interested in religious history and the early Church Fathers' perspectives on Judaism. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Ordaining Women B. T. Roberts, 2015-11-10 B. T. Roberts saw the exclusion of women from ordination as analogous to racism. His ability to see the new community made possible by Christ offers Christians today a prophetic vision of the difference Christ makes. Roberts's 1891 Ordaining Women takes seriously the scriptural promise that Christ has unmasked the false distinctions and repaired the damaged social arrangements of this world. Like the abolition of slavery, the ordination of women becomes yet another obvious sign of the world made new in Christ. With careful attention to biblical interpretation, church tradition, and empirical evidence, Roberts exposes the biases that have long held captive the Christian imagination. In this new edition, Benjamin Wayman offers an updated and fully annotated version of Roberts's original work and demonstrates the breadth and depth of his analysis. Roberts's vision of the gospel challenges the traditional and still-dominant view of the global church, and invites Christians to reimagine the inclusion of women in ordained ministry. If Christians had for so long been wrong about race, might we today be wrong about gender? |
| free methodist book of discipline: United Methodist Doctrine Scott J. Jones, 2002 Throughout this book, Scott J. Jones insists that for United Methodists the ultimate goal of doctrine is holiness. Importantly, he clarifies the nature and the specific claims of official United Methodist doctrine in a way that moves beyond the current tendency to assume the only alternatives are a rigid dogmatism or an unfettered theological pluralism. In classic Wesleyan form, Jones' driving concern is with recovering the vital role of forming believers in the mind of Christ, so that they might live more faithfully in their many settings in our world. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Pastor's Handbook KJV Moody Publishers, 2006-06-01 The Pastor's Handbook (KJV) is intended to meet the continuing need of the Christian minister for guidance and forms as he does the work of the ministry. It seeks to offer options to suit the tastes of the pastor and congregation within the parameters of quality, beauty and dignity. To this end, numerous changes, both large and small, have been made—more selected Scriptures, new alternatives for special occasions, some significant additions and changes. At the same time, every effort has been made to keep the book concise and compact to maximize its usefulness. The formulas should be sufficient for the ordinary needs of the minister. They may be modified or supplemented by materials from the pastor's private collection or his own preparation. Some who stress liberty in prayer and preaching dislike set forms, preferring spontaneity and a free style as they worship. If the spiritual vitality of a church is maintained there need be no fear that these forms will become lifeless rituals. The use of forms should never become merely formal. And if the use of forms adds beauty and dignity to the atmosphere of sacredness, who can object? May the blessing of God attend all who glean from this manual, enabling it them to know what to say and how to say it. This is made also for allowing them to know what to do and how to do it especially as the occasion requires. Gratitude is expressed to many pastors and contributors for this volume. Includes the: worship service, baptism, communion, funerals, anointing services, healing services, membership, installation, baby and child dedication, consecration services, ceremonies for buildings and visitation. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Sunday Service of the Methodists John Wesley, 1826 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012 Marvin W. Cropsey, 2013-01-01 The Book of Discipline sets forth the plan by which we United Methodists govern ourselves. It reflects our understanding of the Church and of what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ. The Discipline includes our church Constitution, our history, our doctrinal standards, and our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ, as well as practical processes through which our congregations connect and support each other to reach the world. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Our Membership Vows in The United Methodist Church Mark W. Stamm, 2015-05-04 A resource for both newcomers to the United Methodist Church and those who have been members for decades, Our Membership Vows is a wonderful reflection on the vows each member takes upon joining the church. Members make covenant to uphold the vows, and each one is discussed in this easy-to-read booklet. A great gift idea for churches to give to new members. |
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| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of the Discipline I B 1896-1981 Horner, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Living Faithfully Dave Barnhart, Rebekah Jordon, Alex Joyner, Jill M Johnson, 2017-08-15 There is deep disagreement about what The United Methodist Church should teach about homosexuality, same gender marriage, and the ordination of LGBTQ persons. In 2019, a special session of General Conference will be held to consider these issues and how they will be addressed by The United Methodist Church in the future. Living Faithfully is designed to help you understand the shape of this debate and what it means for the present and the future. Each chapter includes background on the Bible, Christian theology, history, stories from diverse viewpoints, and United Methodist structure and practice to guide reflection and conversation. You’ll also find definitions of key terms and information about upcoming events. The four chapters are: 1. Is the Practice of Homosexuality Incompatible with Christian Teaching? 2. Is Same-gender Marriage Compatible with Christian Teaching? 3. Is Ordaining Practicing Homosexuals Compatible with Christian Teaching? 4. Where Are We Now? This four-week study will help you understand and grapple with various views about the ministry and teaching of The United Methodist Church around issues of human sexuality. It will lead you to have honest, well-informed, and grace-filled conversations with others about these matters and the calls for change. And it will help you discern, in prayer and conversation, how you can respond faithfully in love of God and neighbor. A Leader Guide is included with lesson plans to help facilitate a four-session small group study. From the Faultlines collection, resources intended to inform conversations around human sexuality and the church. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The United Methodist Clergy Book of Firsts F. Belton Joyner Jr, 2017-11-15 Written especially for licensing schools and the United Methodist Course of Study, this book of firsts will see pastors through those uncertain early days in ministry. Some of the firsts include: first sermon, first service, first baptism, first Communion, first challenge of pastoral authority, first Church Council meeting, first visit to dying person, first funeral, first wedding, first charge conference, first D.S., first move, first colleague, first bad cold (what do I do if I get sick on Saturday night?), first person who doesn't like you, first vacation, first day off, first non-required book, first parsonage, first bishop, first social justice issue, first tradition you challenge, first nominations meeting, first record-keeping, first funeral director, first sexual temptation, first opportunity for community service, first schedule conflict, first school pressure, first personal family issue, first bulletin or projected material, first bishop, first fund-raising, first stewardship campaign, first personal devotions, first burn-out, first counseling session, first challenge to Discipline, first connectional meeting, first meeting with Board of Ordained Ministry, first robe or alb, first new clothes, first paying of bills, first theological conflict, first Bible study, first revival, first dealing with groupie, first major snafu, first retirement plan decision, first electronic communication. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Safe Sanctuaries Joy Thornburg Melton, 2008 The Only Resource of Its Kind Is Now Two Bestsellers in One! Tragically, churches have not always been safe places for children or youth or vulnerable adults. With this in mind, attorney, pastor, and author Melton outlines a process for developing policies and procedures to recognize and reduce the risk of abuse in the church. Safe Sanctuaries combines and expands information from two of her earlier groundbreaking books, which focused, separately, on children and teens. Safe Sanctuaries is the most helpful resource I have found dealing with this troubling topic, says one minister. Straightforward yet non-threatening, the information is helpful for all denominations and congregations of faith. Practical guidance is provided in developing and implementing a substantive, holistic action plan of abuse prevention: recruiting, screening and working with volunteers training models for all who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults suggestions for congregational response to unthinkable allegations of abuse order of worship celebrating the adoption of Safe Sanctuaries policies Melton's transformative, relevant, and foundational resource will train leaders in what they need to know to stay safe and keep the vulnerable in their care safe. This revised edition now features updated and timely information about protecting young people from online predators. |
| free methodist book of discipline: B. T. and Ellen Roberts and the First Free Methodists Howard A. Snyder, 2011-02 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Earnest Christian B. T. Roberts, 2016-11-16 The digital copies of this book are available for free at First Fruits website. place.asburyseminary.edu/firstfruits Title Page The Earnest Christian: Devoted to the Promotion of Experimental and Practical Piety B.T. Roberts, A.M., Editor Strait is the Gate, and Narrow is the Way, that leadeth unto Life.-Jesus Volume I Buffalo, N.Y. Published By Benjamin T. Roberts. 1860. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Exploring Our Christian Faith W. T. Purkiser, 1978 A Wesleyan-Arminian study of doctrine for the serious student. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Method of Our Mission Laceye C. Warner, 2014 A fresh understanding of United Methodism organization. |
| free methodist book of discipline: By Water and the Spirit Gayle Carlton Felton, 2003-10-01 By Water and the Spirit, a 6-session study guide for use in small groups, contains the full text of the paper By Water and the Spirit, which describes the United Methodist understanding of baptism approved by the 1996 General Conference. This booklet serves as a resource for congregational leaders who are helping members make connections between the baptismal covenant and discipleship in daily life. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Answering the Call Meg Lassiat, Anna Masi, Helen Neinast, 2016-03-31 |
| free methodist book of discipline: An Introduction to Homiletics Donald E. Demaray, George G. Hunter, III, 1996-02-01 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2020/2024 United Methodist Church, 2024-12-18 The Guide to the Historical Record and Up-to-Date Policies and Practices for Governance of The United Methodist Church. This essential volume includes The United Methodist Church's current law, doctrine, administrative guidelines, and organizational procedures. Each General Conference amends The Book of Discipline, and the actions of the 2024 General Conference are reflected in the quadrennial revision. Freshly updated to reflect the latest General Conference actions, the new Discipline features a comprehensive list of bishops spanning from our early leaders, Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury to the 2024 episcopal elections. Additionally, it includes a revised historical statement, an expanded index, and is divided into six informative sections: The Constitution General Book of Discipline Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task The Ministry of All Christians Social Principles Organization and Administration |
| free methodist book of discipline: Fulfilling God's Call Sharon Rubey, 2009-01 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Standard Sermons John Wesley, 1964 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The United Methodist Member's Handbook United Methodist Church (U.S.), George E. Koehler, 1997 Koehler engages and guides inquirers and church members in the meaning of membership in The United Methodist Church. For both clergy and laity. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism Jason E. Vickers, 2013-10-07 A comprehensive introduction to various forms of American Methodism, exploring the beliefs and practices around which the lives of these churches have revolved. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Discipline of the Reformed Free Methodist Church Reformed Free Methodist Church of North America, 1960 |
| free methodist book of discipline: 2007 Book of Discipline Free Methodist Church of North America, 2007 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Disciple I Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study Richard B. Wilke, 2010 DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. The first study in the program is DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, a thirty-four week overview of the entire Bible. Training for Disciple Studies is also highly recommended. Learn more about training here. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Doctrines and Discipline of the Free Methodist Church Free Methodist Church of North America, 1904 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The United Methodist Book of Worship Abingdon Press, UMPH Methodist Publication, Various, 1992-11-01 This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information quickly. Updated information and new formats insure ease of use, making this a great resource when planning worship. It features: A vast collection of worship material: services, liturgies, litanies, prayers, blessings, music, and other acts of worship and praise. Thousands of references to The United Methodist Hymnal, including suggested hymns for a host of worship occasions. Resources for special Sundays and other days of churchwide emphasis. New Christian Years Services Services for various occasions including: Presentation of Bibles to Children An Order of Farewell to Pastor Orders of Installation or Recognition Orders of Daily Praise and Prayer Updates include: Membership vows, baptismal covenant, diaconal changes, and other updates made as a result of General Conference action. Calendar for dating Easter and related holy days—extend beyond 2020. Chart of lectionary years on page 227--update and extend. Current version of ordinal. |
| free methodist book of discipline: An Evangelism Primer Ben Campbell Johnson, 1983-01-01 Here are fresh, enlightening, practical, and logical strategies for doing evangelism in the local church. Johnson's Organismic Evangelism is a new approach that is based on the utilization of the entire organism of the church. Johnson shows how to use these human resources to capture the spirit of Christian love, encouragement, and acceptance. More than a book, this is a source of information for church members, a study resource for church officers, a guide for church committees, and a text for workshops on evangelism (features an outline for workshops). Its concise organization and straightforward writing offer proven methods for accomplishing the job set before us by our Lord -- Go, ye, into all the world! |
| free methodist book of discipline: The doctrines and discipline of the Free Methodist Church Free Methodist Church of North America, 1922 |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1968 United Methodist Church (U.S.), 1968 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Silenced Christy Mesaros-Winckles, 2023-09-25 In Silenced: The Forgotten Story of Progressive Era Free Methodist Women, Christy Mesaros-Winckles delves into the gender debates within the Free Methodist Church of North America during the Progressive Era (1890-1920). This interdisciplinary work draws on narrative research and gender studies to reconstruct the lives of forgotten women who served as Free Methodist evangelists and deacons, examining their writings and speeches to illustrate how they promoted and defended their ministries. Mesaros-Winckles argues that the history of Free Methodist women is a microcosm of the struggle for recognition and acceptance faced by women across numerous evangelical traditions, especially amidst rising fundamentalism at the turn of the twentieth century. This book provides an important contribution to the fields of American history, theology, media studies, and gender studies, and will also be of interest to rhetorical history and communication theory scholars. |
| free methodist book of discipline: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church United Methodist Church (U.S.)., 1980 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Doctrinal Standards in the Wesleyan Tradition Thomas C. Oden, 2008-02-01 The history of Wesleyan family of churches doctrines What are our core beliefs? Doctrinal Standards in the Wesleyan Tradition, Revised Edition, narrates the history of the formation of Wesleyan doctrines, describing how they were transplanted from the British Isles to North American, how they became constitutionally protected in Wesleyan-rooted churches. The first edition of this book affected the outcome of the 1988 General Conference of The United Methodist Church as the delegates decided many then-disputed doctrinal issues. This revised edition addresses the continuing hunger for more precise and useful information on the doctrinal traditions of mainline Protestantism. Hence the arguments have been updated with more than 400 changes. Included are doctrinal statements for the Evangelical United Bethren, Free Methodist, Methodist Protestant, Wesleyan, Nazarene, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Christian Methodist Episcopal, and African Methodist Episcopal Churches; as well as an outline syllabus of a Course on the Articles of Religion. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Laws of the State of New York New York (State), 1953 |
| free methodist book of discipline: Methodist Theology Today Clive Marsh, 2006-04-01 British Methodism is reshaping itself. At a time of uncertainty about the future, owing to declining numbers and an ever-closer relationship with the Church of England, a collection of the liveliest theological minds in contemporary Methodism have written a book which shows how recent theology can be a resource for the future. Methodism has always had an active concern with both evangelism and social welfare and by means of its central organization it is able to coordinate efforts in these areas. The book asks challenging questions about how this may develop in the complex post-modern secular world. |
| free methodist book of discipline: Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Women's Ministries General Board Global Ministries, 2012-11-01 The purpose of United Methodist Women “is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” This guideline is designed to help implement and guide the work of the ministry area. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. To see a full list of Guidelines, search by typing keywords: “Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016,” and click “search”. |
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