The Reverend Joseph Benjamin Bethea was born in Dillon, SC on September 9, 1932. He was the son of a Methodist Minister, the Rev. Rufus Emory and Ella Johnson Bethea. He graduated from Claflin College in 1953 and Gammon Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in 1956. He did further study at Union Seminary in Richmond… Continue Reading→
Bishop Francis Asbury
Bishop Francis Asbury came to Jones County, NC on February 10, 1788. On his second visit to Jones County, he wrote in his journal January 24, 1791, “Monday 24. I had a most dreary ride to Trenton. Here I met with Lewis Bryan, brother to the late General: – his heart and house are open…. Continue Reading→
Methodism & Schism
It didn’t happen! The year 2020 was supposed to be the year in which a schism would take place in the United Methodist Church. Well, it would seem that Covid-19 came along and not only disrupted the World but even the United Methodist Church. So, the probable schism has been rescheduled until 2021. Schisms… Continue Reading→