I ran across a portion of John Wesley’s ordination covenant in a commentary this morning. I thought I would share it with you.
The presiding official would state:
“Thus taking of His yoke upon us means that we are heartily content that He appoint us our place and work, and that He alone be our reward. [...]
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“Minister” means “servant”
Posted in Church, Leadership, Seminary on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Leading Congregational Change – Excerpts
Posted in Books, Leadership, Missional, Seminary on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today, I’m writing a summary and response to a book titled “Leading Congregational Change.” Here are some of the words that are now highlighted yellow in my copy. This is a great book!
“Working harder at what we’ve been doing is simply not the answer.” pg. 3
“A church cannot be on mission with God [...]
10 Reminders
Posted in Seminary on September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As I start a new semester at Asbury, here are 10 things I want to remember throughout this 13 week journey.
1. This was God’s idea.
2. Pray always.
3. John Wesley did more before sunrise than you will all day. Stop complaining! Don’t be a whimp!
4. My wife and kids are [...]
Scholar’s On Fire!
Posted in Seminary on September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today marks the official beginning of the Fall term at Asbury Seminary. I am both excited and nervous about my slate of courses. It will be a challenging 13 weeks for me. I am looking forward to the challenge however. This is also the first full semester for President Dr. Timothy [...]
Living As A Clue
Posted in Missional, Seminary on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a great video of Dr. Brian Russell discussing the role of followers of Christ living in a context of decaying Christendom. Brian suggests we can be “clues” to the world of what life is really about. Every transaction and conversation is a potential opportunity to reveal Christ. This is what [...]
