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

elizabeth.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 a staff prefer post-game analysis on Mondays, parceling out Sabbath follow-up’s and sketching the week ahead. Many pastors enter Monday with a need to refuel – even the extroverts. And while the calendar reads January 29th, it can feel like

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

Otis 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

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 theology of the Trinity to offer a theological ground for the understanding and practicing of the missio Dei. He explains, “He is the Son, sent by the Father and anointed by the Spirit to be the bearer of God’s kingdom

Waiting for a New Song by Michelle Bauer

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

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 question multiple times in different scenarios. In many cases we see his dialogues often contain a rapid succession of questions. In the final chapter of John we see the resurrected Jesus posing the same question multiple times to an old

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

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

Wesleyan Accent January 15, 2018

A Note from the Editor: Wesleyan Accent is pleased to share a rich chorus of voices who have answered questions posed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Elizabeth Glass Turner In the United States, today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Many within our Wesleyan Methodist family observe this holiday in a variety of ways.

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

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 failing, or not even beginning. Despite our defeats, good intentions are behind this resolution setting, with introspective, purposeful questions guiding the way. Who am I? What do I desire? What do I want to change about myself? Who do I

Shalom And The Character Of The Kingdom Of God by Edgar Bazan

Edgar Bazan January 10, 2018

If there is one aspect of Jesus’ life that can help us gain insight into his mission, it is when he said: “My peace I [give] to you.” (Jn. 14:27) After his resurrection, this was a very particular way in which Jesus greeted the disciples: by saying “peace be with you.” Note John 20:21, when Jesus said, “Peace be with

What The Taj Mahal Taught Me About Love by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman January 10, 2018

It is not perfection that makes a love great, it is its willingness to persevere through the hardship, challenge, and pain.

Integrity In Christian Leadership by Edgar Bazan

Edgar Bazan September 28, 2017

Leadership is a critical key to the success of an organization. John Maxwell explains, “Everything rises and falls on leadership…leadership determines the success of the organization.” If leadership is a key for an organization to thrive, Christian leadership is essential for the works of Christ being accomplished in the church and world. Thus, the essence of Christian leadership is its focus on what God is doing in

The Restorer of Souls by Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer September 27, 2017

Leave this quiet time in peace, knowing that it is not your job to restore your own soul, and that you never leave the Shepherd’s presence.

Tragedy, Community, and Action by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman September 27, 2017

The Wesleyan Methodist tradition is one that puts actions with intentions.

Principles Of Protestant Reformation by Davis Chappell

davis.chappell September 25, 2017

For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 provides the thesis of

What Happens When We Choose to Be Learners by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman September 25, 2017

When we are teachable, we come with simple, trusting hearts, ready to gain insight from another.

Clergy Health: My Testimony of Transformation by Mindy Mayes

Mindy Mayes September 21, 2017

As clergy, we preach, we teach, we pray, we visit the sick, and we know the word, but how does this apply to ourselves?

The Nature of Our Good Shepherd by Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer September 20, 2017

Thank God for the blessings of your day. Ask God for guidance as you live the rest of your day. And leave this quiet time in peace knowing you never leave the Shepherd’s presence.

Friends And Servants by Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore September 18, 2017

In the book of John, beginning at chapter 13, there is an interesting shift in how Jesus deals with the people he calls “friend.” First, he does this radical thing where he gets down on his knees and washes their feet. He wants to serve them and model for them what humility in the context of friendship looks like. With

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Noise Without Word by Justus Hunter

Justus Hunter September 16, 2017

But the Word comes nevertheless, not in an earthquake or fire or rushing wind, but in this man, Jesus the Christ. And he offers himself to us; eat from me, drink from me.

Three Essential Approaches To Suffering by Elizabeth Glass Turner

elizabeth.turner September 14, 2017

There’s an overwhelming amount of beauty and awe in the world – from midday eclipses to bounding monkeys in jungles to the perfect curl of newborn baby toes. At some point, though, we all encounter suffering. Sometimes it appears as physical pain; sometimes it’s in the form of prolonged waiting; sometimes it’s mental or emotional distress. Sometimes suffering occurs through our

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