This is an Adult Education Course hosted by Gregory Ingram featuring contributions by 9 of the world’s leading Methodist scholars. It builds on the history of Methodism by examining Methodist beliefs and focusing especially on those doctrines that make Methodists distinctive. Eight half-hour long presentations by leading Methodist theologians offer valuable information and insight concerning […]

None of us comes naked to the Scriptures. We come clothed with experiences and ideas that are part of who we are. Such factors can distort, conceal, focus, or amplify the meaning of scriptural texts. Lectio Divina, a centuries-old practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer, can help us strip away the personal biases and […]

None of us comes naked to the Scriptures. We come clothed with experiences and ideas that are part of who we are. Such factors can distort, conceal, focus, or amplify the meaning of scriptural texts. Lectio Divina, a centuries-old practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer, can help us strip away the personal biases and […]

Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters.To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables.To others, he’s a pastor at one of the largest United Methodist congregations, […]

Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters.To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables.To others, he’s a pastor at one of the largest United Methodist congregations, […]

On March 8, 2022, Voices from the Field will be highlighting the ministries of deaconesses and home missioners. On this International Women's Day, you will hear from three deaconesses working in diverse ministry contexts. Melba McCallum of North Carolina, Susan Silhan of Upper New York and Leah Wandera of Kenya will be sharing about their […]

On March 8, 2022, Voices from the Field will be highlighting the ministries of deaconesses and home missioners. On this International Women's Day, you will hear from three deaconesses working in diverse ministry contexts. Melba McCallum of North Carolina, Susan Silhan of Upper New York and Leah Wandera of Kenya will be sharing about their […]

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, even in the church. When navigated in healthy, faith-filled ways, conflict can result in growth and refinement rather than inertia and destruction. In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gives step by step instructions on how his followers can engage conflict faithfully. In this webinar, we will delve in to Jesus’ instructions […]

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, even in the church. When navigated in healthy, faith-filled ways, conflict can result in growth and refinement rather than inertia and destruction. In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gives step by step instructions on how his followers can engage conflict faithfully. In this webinar, we will delve in to Jesus’ instructions […]

Do you love hymns? Songs of faith shape our understanding of spiritual truths; they remind us who God is. When we listen to hymns, the music awakens our auditory imagination and embeds the words into our memories. Lingering in our hearts and minds, hymns offer a regular reminder of God’s loving and compassionate presence with […]

Do you love hymns? Songs of faith shape our understanding of spiritual truths; they remind us who God is. When we listen to hymns, the music awakens our auditory imagination and embeds the words into our memories. Lingering in our hearts and minds, hymns offer a regular reminder of God’s loving and compassionate presence with […]

Speakers: Rev. Jason Villegas (Murfreesboro UMC) and Cat Parker (Resources for Resilience) “This webinar will be a panel-led conversation of 2 experienced leaders sharing about the history of their partnership, lessons and experiences learned, and their key takeaways as they worked to empower youth in rural areas. You will hear how their partnership formed and […]