Why Congregations Must Embrace Awkwardness by Elizabeth Glass Turner

January 31, 2018

Recently I read an article by seminary professor Kate Bowler that had me staring wide-eyed at the computer screen, alternately…

Our Way of Being in the World by Kim Reisman

We live in a culture marked by a dramatic lack of trust, and the Church is not exempt as a target for those feelings of suspicion. As the Body of Christ, we have some restorative work to do as we witness for the kingdom.

The Pastor’s Almanac: A News Rundown for Tired Reverends by Elizabeth Glass Turner

January 29, 2018

It’s Monday when most clergy members attempt to hide, read, or decompress. A few with churches large enough to afford…

When You’re Tired, Afraid, and Uncertain by Otis T. McMillan

January 25, 2018

God, when we grow tired and weary, when we stumble and fall, lift our eyes to heaven and remind us to find our hope and strength in You.

The Trinity And The Mission Of God by Edgar Bazan

January 24, 2018

Let’s explore how we are called to engage in the mission Dei through a Trinitarian lens. Lesslie Newbigin uses the…

Waiting for a New Song by Michelle Bauer

January 22, 2018

Close your eyes and imagine God turning towards you. What do you see? What might God see?

How The Questions Of Jesus Can Shape Your Year: What You Love by Cole Bodkin

January 18, 2018

What sort of questions does the Resurrected Jesus ask? We’ve already seen that before the crucifixion, Jesus liked asking a…

Leaders in the Bible (Who Happen to Be Women) Part II by Suzanne Nicholson

January 17, 2018

We need to regularly preach these stories (and others) to remind our congregations that the most important qualification for leading God’s people is not a Y-chromosome, but a faithful heart. 

Testify: Many Voices, One Song

January 15, 2018

A Note from the Editor: Wesleyan Accent is pleased to share a rich chorus of voices who have answered questions…

How The Questions Of Jesus Can Shape Your Year: Who You Are by Cole Bodkin

January 11, 2018

It’s that time of the year again. Usually, we pump ourselves up, decide to set goals or resolutions, and…end up…