Category: Wesleyan Accent Blog
Unexpectedly: The Holy Spirit around the Globe by Maxie Dunnam
July 7, 2021
I received what was called a local preacher’s license in 1952, when I was only 17 years old. That means…
Jesus with the Pastor: What God Does with Our Dirt
July 1, 2021
When I was in seminary, I often traveled long distances by bus. Greyhound used to have a $59 ticket to…
El Carácter de un Wesleyano by Carolyn Moore
June 28, 2021
En estos días se está hablando mucho en mi (ciertamente muy limitado) sector del mundo sobre lo que significa ser…
Why Did the Women Disciple the Men? by Omar Rikabi
June 9, 2021
Back when it was “a different time” – in this case, just 1992 – the pastor warmed up our mens’…
Julia Foote and the Geography of Witness
May 26, 2021
What do you know of Zanesville, Ohio? History buffs might enjoy its distinct Y-shaped bridge or explore its history as…
Hope Is Not a Luxury: The Essential Anchor by Michelle Bauer
May 22, 2021
According to the church calendar, we are in the season of Eastertide which marks the 50 days between Easter Sunday…
Phoebe Palmer and the Day of Days by Ryan Akers
May 5, 2021
A while back, a well-known pastor made remarks about a female pastor that were distasteful and offensive. While respecting the…
Taking the Journey Together: Witness in Crisis by Rob Haynes
May 3, 2021
I know a man who works at a large, warehouse-style home-improvement store. One day he shared a story about how…
Reacting to the Image of God: Wesley and Worth by Andy Stoddard
April 26, 2021
I try my best not to get drawn into the hot fire of the cultural moment. One of my great…
Gathering in Worship Again: Ways to Mark Change
April 19, 2021
As many congregations return to gathering in new or partial ways after a period of virtual worship, there are both…