DOCSLIB.ORG

Declaration Signatories

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Declaration Signatories DECLARATION SIGNATORIES HEADS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THE MOST REV. MICHAEL B. CURRY PRIMATE & PRESIDING BISHOP JAMES ACKERMAN The Episcopal Church (New York, NY) PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Prison Fellowship Ministries (Lansdowne, VA) DHARIUS DANIELS SENIOR PASTOR DR. LEITH ANDERSON Kingdom Church (Ewing, NJ) PRESIDENT National Association of Evangelicals (Washington, DC) DR. JOSHUA DARA SR. PASTOR DR. RUSSELL MOORE Zion Hill Baptist Church (Pineville, LA) PRESIDENT Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (Washington, DC) REV. CANON DR. ALLISON DEFOOR CANON TO THE ORDINARY Episcopal Diocese of Florida (Jacksonville, FL) JOHN STONESTREET PRESIDENT The Colson Center for Christian Worldview MOST REV. FRANK J. DEWANE (Colorado Springs, CO) BISHOP OF VENICE & CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON DOMESTIC JUSTICE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT United States Conference of Catholic Bishops JUSTICE DECLARATION PROJECT WRITER REV. DR. SCOTT N. FIELD SENIOR PASTOR DR. C. BEN MITCHELL First United Methodist Church (Crystal Lake, IL) PROVOST, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, & GRAVES PROFESSOR OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY DR. JIM GARLOW Union University (Jackson, TN) SENIOR PASTOR Skyline Wesleyan Church (San Diego, CA) AARON GRAHAM HEADS OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS, LEAD PASTOR CLERGY & PASTORS The District Church (Washington, DC) THE MOST REV. DR. FOLEY BEACH ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE J.D. GREEAR Anglican Church in North America (Loganville, GA) PASTOR The Summit Church (Raleigh, NC) FRANCIS CHAN PASTOR TIM GROSSHANS We Are Church (San Francisco, CA) PASTOR First Baptist Church of Winter Garden (Winter Garden, FL) CHRISTOPHER BROOKS PASTOR DAVID R. HELM Evangel Ministries (Detroit, MI) LEAD PASTOR Holy Trinity Church of Hyde Park (Chicago, IL) DAVID E. CROSBY SENIOR PASTOR CHIS HODGES First Baptist New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) FOUNDING AND SENIOR PASTOR Church of the Highlands (Birmingham, AL) Titles and institutions are provided for identification purposes and do not necessarily constitute endorsements by those institutions. ANDREW HOLLEY DR. REV. KEVIN RIGGS PASTOR SENIOR PASTOR Citizens Church (Decatur, GA) Franklin Community Church (Franklin, TN) BISHOP GARLAND R. HUNT ESQ. JESSE RINCONES SENIOR PASTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Father’s House (Norcross, GA) Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas (San Antonio, TX) DR. JOEL C. HUNTER ALAN ROBINSON SENIOR PASTOR NATIONAL DIRECTOR Northland – A Church Distributed (Longwood, FL) Brethren in Christ U.S. (Grantham, PA) HARRY R. JACKSON, JR. REVEREND CHRIS SCHUTTE PRESIDING BISHOP OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNION RECTOR & SENIOR PASTOR OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES Christ Church Anglican (Phoenix, AZ) Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church (Beltsville, MD) ROBERT SHIROCK JOHN JENKINS Senior Pastor SENIOR PASTOR Oak Pointe Church (Novi, MI) First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Upper Marlboro, MD) JON KELLY JOHN SPURGEON LEAD PASTOR PASTOR OF PRISON MINISTRY Chicago West Bible Church New Vision Baptist Church (Murfreesboro, TN) JIM LISKE MARK STERMER LEAD PASTOR PASTOR Christ Memorial Church (Holland, MI) The Church International (St. Amant, LA) JO ANNE LYON JUSTIN WAINSCOTT AMBASSADOR & GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT EMERITA PASTOR The Wesleyan Church (Indianapolis, IN) First Baptist Church (Jackson, TN) QUOVADIS MARSHALL DR. GREG WAYBRIGHT LEAD PASTOR SENIOR PASTOR Hope City Church (Waterloo, IA) Lake Avenue Church (Pasadena, CA) RICK MCDANIEL REV. DR. WAYNE SCHMIDT FOUNDER & SENIOR PASTOR GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Richmond Community Church (Glen Allen, VA) The Wesleyan Church (Indianapolis, IN) DR. JAMES MERRITT DARRYL WILLIAMSON LEAD PASTOR LEAD PASTOR Cross Pointe Church (Duluth, GA) Living Faith Bible Fellowship (Colorado Springs, CO) DR. RAY ORTLUND GARY WALTER LEAD PASTOR PRESIDENT Immanuel Nashville (Nashville, TN) The Evangelical Covenant Church (Chicago, IL) SUZII PAYNTER DR. JOHN L. YEATS EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (Atlanta, GA) Missouri Baptist Convention (Jefferson City, MO) REV. C.J. RHODES PASTOR Mount Helm Baptist Church (Jackson, MS) Titles and institutions are provided for identification purposes and do not necessarily constitute endorsements by those institutions. LEADERS OF A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION, FRANK LOFARO MINISTRY, OR NETWORK CEO Prison Fellowship International (Lansdowne, VA) ALAN ANDREWS BoaRD MEMBER EMERITUS & FORMER US DIRECTOR SCOTT LARSON The Navigators (Colorado Springs, CO) PRESIDENT Straight Ahead Ministries (Worchester, MA) SCOTT ARBEITER PRESIDENT REV. DR. WALTER ARTHUR MCCRAY World Relief (Baltimore, MD) PRESIDENT National Black Evangelical Association (Chicago, IL) MATTHEW AYERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE MILLS Dream Centers (Colorado Springs, CO) PRESIDENT Louisiana Family Forum (Baton Rouge, LA) REV. DAVID BECKMANN PRESIDENT JOHNNIE MOORE Bread for the World (Washington, DC) FOUNDER, CEO, & AUTHOR The KAIROS Company (Santa Monica, CA) VINCE BURENS PRESIDENT & CEO JEFF MYERS, PH.D. Coalition for Christian Outreach [CCO] (Pittsburgh, PA) PRESIDENT Summit Ministries (Manitou Springs, CO) CHAD CHAMBERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAVID NAMMO CHARM Prison Ministry (Houston, TX) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Christian Legal Society (Springfield, IL) KAREN CLIFTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARL NELSON Catholic Mobilizing Network (Washington, DC) PRESIDENT & CEO Transform Minnesota (Richfield, MN) NOEL CASTELLANOS PRESIDENT DEAN NELSON Christian Community Development Association (Chicago, IL) CHAIRMAN OF THE BoaRD Douglass Leadership Institute (Greenbelt, MD) KIT DANLEY PRESIDENT & FOUNDER TOM PEARCE Neighborhood Ministries (Phoenix, AZ) NATIONAL DIRECTOR Shepherding the Next Generation (Washington, DC) RALPH E. ENLOW, JR. MARK RODGERS PRESIDENT Association for Biblical Higher Education (Orlando, FL) PRINCIpaL The Clapman Group (Burke, VA) TIMOTHY HEAD REV. DR. SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Faith & Freedom Coalition (Duluth, GA) PRESIDENT National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (Sacramento, CA) SHIRLEY V. HOOGSTRA, J.D. PRESIDENT JOHN SAGE Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (Washington, DC) FOUNDER & CEO Bridges To Life (Houston, TX) ILINDA JACKSON PRESIDENT Correctional Ministries & Chaplains Association DIMAS SALABERRIOS (Oklahoma City, OK) PRESIDENT Concerts of Prayer Greater New York (Bronx, NY) Titles and institutions are provided for identification purposes and do not necessarily constitute endorsements by those institutions. REV. DR. GABRIEL SALGUERO DR. DARRELL BOCK PRESIDENT SENIOR RESEARCH PROFESSOR & National Latino Evangelical Coalition (Orlando, FL) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL ENgagEMENT Dallas Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX) REV. DR. ROBERT SCHENCK PRESIDENT DR. DAN BOONE The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute PRESIDENT Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville, TN) STEPHANIE SUMMERS CEO DR. RICK BREWER Center for Public Justice (Washington, DC) PRESIDENT Louisiana College (Pineville, LA) DR. KAREN SWANSON PAUL DE VRIES DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE FOR PRISON MINISTRIES PRESIDENT Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) New York Divinity School (New York, NY) JONI EARECKSON TADA DR. NATHAN A. FINN FOUNDER & CEO DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MISSIONS Joni & Friends International Disability Center (Agoura Hills, CA) Union University (Jackson, TN) REV. DR. HAROLD DEAN TRULEAR DR. TIMOTHY GEORGE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF APPLIED THEOLOGY AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEAN & PROFESSOR OF DIVINITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY Beeson Divinity School of Samford University (Birmingham, AL) National Director of Healing Communities USA (Philadelphia, PA) DR. CRAIG HENDRICKSON DAVID WARREN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PASTORAL STUDIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Moody Bible Institute (Chicago, IL) Open Door Ministries (Denver, CO) DR. DENNIS HOLLINGER RAVI ZACHARIAS PRESIDENT & COLMAN M. MOCKLER FOUNDER & PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN ETHICS Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (Alpharetta, GA Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Hamilton, MA) DR. JOHN JACKSON PRESIDENT LEADERS OF CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, William Jessup University (Rocklin, CA) SEMINARY, OR CHRISTIAN ACADEMICS DR. DANIEL L. AKIN DR. BYRON JOHNSON PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR OF THE Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC) INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES OF RELIGION Baylor University (Waco, TX) DR. DAVID L. ALLEN DEAN, SCHOOL OF PREacHING, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF DR. WILLIAM W. KLEIN PREacHING, & GEORGE W. TRUETT CHAIR OF MINISTRY PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX) Denver Seminary (Littleton, CO) DR. HUNTER BAKER REV. JULIUS MEDENBLIK ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & UNIVERSITY FELLOW FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PRESIDENT Union University (Jackson, TN) Calvin Theological Seminary (Grand Rapids, MI) DR. JAY BARNES DR. RICHARD MOUW PRESIDENT PRESIDENT EMERITUS & PROFESSOR Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA) Titles and institutions are provided for identification purposes and do not necessarily constitute endorsements by those institutions. DR. SHIRLEY A. MULLEN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT LEADERS PRESIDENT JOSHUA DUBOIS Houghton College (Houghton, NY) AUTHOR OF THE PRESIDENT’S DEVOTIONAL: THE DAILY READINGS THAT INSPIRED PRESIDENT OBAMA DR. SHELDON C. NORD CEO of Values Partnerships (Washington, DC) PRESIDENT Corban University (Salem, OR) ABDU MURRAY DR. SAMUEL W. “DUB” OLIVER NORTH AMERICAN DIRECTOR Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (Alpharetta, GA) PRESIDENT Union University (Jackson, TN) RONALD J. SIDER DR. DANIEL CARROLL R. FOUNDER & PRESIDENT EMERITUS BLANCHARD
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Declaration Signatories
    DECLARATION SIGNATORIES HEADS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS MOST REV. FRANK J. DEWANE BISHOP OF VENICE & CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON JAMES ACKERMAN DOMESTIC JUSTICE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Prison Fellowship Ministries (Lansdowne, VA) DHARIUS DANIELS DR. LEITH ANDERSON SENIOR PASTOR PRESIDENT Kingdom Church (Ewing, NJ) National Association of Evangelicals (Washington, DC) DR. JOSHUA DARA SR. DR. RUSSELL MOORE PASTOR PRESIDENT Zion Hill Baptist Church (Pineville, LA) Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (Washington, DC) REV. CANON DR. ALLISON DEFOOR CANON TO THE ORDINARY JOHN STONESTREET Episcopal Diocese of Florida (Jacksonville, FL) PRESIDENT The Colson Center for Christian Worldview REV. DR. SCOTT N. FIELD (Colorado Springs, CO) SENIOR PASTOR First United Methodist Church (Crystal Lake, IL) DR. JIM GARLOW JUSTICE DECLARATION PROJECT WRITER SENIOR PASTOR DR. C. BEN MITCHELL Skyline Wesleyan Church (San Diego, CA) PROVOST, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, & GRAVES PROFESSOR OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY DAVID R. HELM Union University (Jackson, TN) LEAD PASTOR Holy Trinity Church of Hyde Park (Chicago, IL) HEADS OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS, BISHOP GARLAND R. HUNT ESQ. SENIOR PASTOR CLERGY & PASTORS The Father’s House (Norcross, GA) THE MOST REV. DR. FOLEY BEACH ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE DR. JOEL C. HUNTER Anglican Church in North America (Loganville, GA) SENIOR PASTOR Northland – A Church Distributed (Longwood, FL) CHRISTOPHER BROOKS PASTOR Evangel Ministries (Detroit, MI) HARRY R. JACKSON, JR. PRESIDING BISHOP OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNION OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES DAVID E. CROSBY Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church (Beltsville, MD) SENIOR PASTOR First Baptist New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) JOHN JENKINS THE MOST REV.
    [Show full text]
  • Calvinism Vs Wesleyan Arminianism
    The Comparison of Calvinism and Wesleyan Arminianism by Carl L. Possehl Membership Class Resource B.S., Upper Iowa University, 1968 M.C.M., Olivet Nazarene University, 1991 Pastor, Plantation Wesleyan Church 10/95 Edition When we start to investigate the difference between Calvinism and Wesleyan Arminianism, the question must be asked: "For Whom Did Christ Die?" Many Christians answer the question with these Scriptures: (Failing, 1978, pp.1-3) JOH 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (NIV) We believe that "whoever" means "any person, and ...that any person can believe, by the assisting Spirit of God." (Failing, 1978, pp.1-3) 1Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, (4) who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (NIV) 2PE 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (NIV) REV 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. (NIV) (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
    [Show full text]
  • Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism
    Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism Item Type Thesis or dissertation Authors Edwards, Graham M. Citation Edwards, G. M. (2018). Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism. (Doctoral dissertation). University of Chester, United Kingdom. Publisher University of Chester Rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Download date 28/09/2021 05:58:45 Item License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10034/621795 Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism Thesis submitted in accordance with the requirements of the University of Chester for the degree of Doctor of Professional Studies in Practical Theology By Graham Michael Edwards May 2018 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The work is my own, but I am indebted to the encouragement, wisdom and support of others, especially: The Methodist Church of Great Britain who contributed funding towards my research. The members of my group interviews for generously giving their time and energy to engage in conversation about the life of their churches. My supervisors, Professor Elaine Graham and Dr Dawn Llewellyn, for their endless patience, advice and support. The community of the Dprof programme, who challenged, critiqued, and questioned me along the way. Most of all, my family and friends, Sue, Helen, Simon, and Richard who listened to me over the years, read my work, and encouraged me to complete it. Thank you. 2 CONTENTS Abstract 5 Summary of Portfolio 6 Chapter One. Introduction: Methodism, a New Narrative? 7 1.1 Experiencing Methodism 7 1.2 Narrative and Identity 10 1.3 A Local Focus 16 1.4 Overview of Thesis 17 Chapter Two.
    [Show full text]
  • Why Discipleship from a Wesleyan Perspective?
    ONE Why Discipleship from a Wesleyan Perspective? A Introduction Imagine you are interviewing for a youth ministry position in a local congre- gation anchored in the Wesleyan tradition. During the interview process one of the leadership asks you to describe your theology of Christian discipleship. What would you say? Another member of the leadership asks you to provide biblical founda- tions to Christian discipleship. What scripture passages would you use to describe Christian discipleship? Imagine you are teaching a series on Christian discipleship. How would you compare a Wesleyan view of discipleship with those of other faith traditions? How would you describe Christian discipleship from a Wesleyan perspective? To be a disciple is to be a follower of Jesus Christ. A disciple is a learner, a servant (doulos). Christians are called to lives of discipleship that emulate the life of Christ. Discipleship, regardless of the faith tradition, includes giving up your life in order to save it (Mark 8:34-38). The great commission given by Jesus to his followers was “to go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). This call is given to us as well. We are called to be Christ’s ambas- sadors (see 2 Corinthians 5:20), to proclaim the good news to all nations. A Christian Discipleship and the Wesleyan Challenge All Christians hold to this biblical view of Christian discipleship; each faith tradition, however, gives specific expressions to what it means to be a fol- lower of Jesus Christ. Some faith traditions place a strong emphasis on a con- templative life; some emphasize social justice and mercy, while others focus on moral behavior.
    [Show full text]
  • Aspects of Arminian Soteriology in Methodist-Lutheran Ecumenical Dialogues in 20Th and 21St Century
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Helsingin yliopiston digitaalinen arkisto ASPECTS OF ARMINIAN SOTERIOLOGY IN METHODIST-LUTHERAN ECUMENICAL DIALOGUES IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY Mikko Satama Master’s Thesis University of Helsinki Faculty of Theology Department of Systematic Theology Ecumenical Studies 18th January 2009 HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO − HELSINGFORS UNIVERSITET Tiedekunta/Osasto − Fakultet/Sektion Laitos − Institution Teologinen tiedekunta Systemaattisen teologian laitos Tekijä − Författare Mikko Satama Työn nimi − Arbetets title Aspects of Arminian Soteriology in Methodist-Lutheran Ecumenical Dialogues in 20th and 21st Century Oppiaine − Läroämne Ekumeniikka Työn laji − Arbetets art Aika − Datum Sivumäärä − Sidoantal Pro Gradu -tutkielma 18.1.2009 94 Tiivistelmä − Referat The aim of this thesis is to analyse the key ecumenical dialogues between Methodists and Lutherans from the perspective of Arminian soteriology and Methodist theology in general. The primary research question is defined as: “To what extent do the dialogues under analysis relate to Arminian soteriology?” By seeking an answer to this question, new knowledge is sought on the current soteriological position of the Methodist-Lutheran dialogues, the contemporary Methodist theology and the commonalities between the Lutheran and Arminian understanding of soteriology. This way the soteriological picture of the Methodist-Lutheran discussions is clarified. The dialogues under analysis were selected on the basis of versatility. Firstly, the sole world organisation level dialogue was chosen: The Church – Community of Grace. Additionally, the document World Methodist Council and the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification is analysed as a supporting document. Secondly, a document concerning the discussions between two main-line churches in the United States of America was selected: Confessing Our Faith Together.
    [Show full text]
  • The Early Story of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Victoria
    , vimmmmpm iiwumntii nmtm 9] * i f I I i *1A THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2008 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation http://www.archive.org/details/earlystoryofweslOOblam : -s THE EARLY STORY WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH VICTORIA, REV. W. L. BLAMIEES, (Pbesidbnt ok the Victoria and Tasiiania Conference, 1886), AND THE REV. JOHN B. SMITH, Of TDK SAME Conference. A JUBILEE VOLUME Melbourne WESLEYAN BOOK DEPOT, LONSDALE STREET EAST, A. J. SMITH, SWANSTON STREET; W. THACKER, GEELONG: WATTS, SANDHURST. SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS. ilDCCCLXXXVI. ALL RIGHTS KESERVED. GRIFFITH AND SPAVEX. CAXTOX PRINTING OFFICE. FlTZROy, MELBOURNE. PEEFACE. This volume is a contribution to the history of the Wes leyan Methodist Church in Victoria. The authors, years ago, saw the importance of preserving documents and records, which would give authentic data concerning the early times of this Church. In the year 1881, the Victoria and Tasmania Conference directed them to collect such materials, and this request was repeated by the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church. That trust has been considered a positive and sacred duty by them, and they have fulfilled it with some success, having been largely aided by numerous friends and Circuit authorities, who possessed such records. They sought also to obtain oi'al or written statements from such of the early pioneers who survive to the present time, and they are greatly indebted for such information kindly given by the Revs. W. Butters, J. Harcourt, J. C. Symons, M. Dyson, and Messrs. Witton, Beaver, Stone, the Tuckfield family, Mrs.
    [Show full text]
  • Wesleyan Eschatological Implications for The
    WESLEYAN ESCHATOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CHURCH’S ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER RELIGIONS The Thirteenth Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies Mission – Witness and Engagement Working Group August 12, 2013 Eschatology as Christian doctrine seeks to express the Church’s understanding of final events in the present age; the consummation of the created order when God will be “all in all;” and how the eschatological impacts contemporary life and reality. While some Wesleyan theologians have been reticent to address the subject, or reluctant to speculate on particular issues surrounding Christ’s second coming and millennial reign, there has been a consistent articulation of a Wesleyan vision of the “life everlasting” since the 18th century Methodist revival, with provisional implications drawn for the present age.1 Because John Wesley and his theological heirs believed “first evidences” of the “age to come” are being expressed already in the lives of Christians, adjectives like “realized,” “anticipated,” “inaugurated,” and “processive” are used to describe their eschatology.2 The purpose of my paper is twofold: (1) identify key features of this historic Wesleyan eschatological vision relevant for Christianity’s engagement with different religions and (2) explore their implications within the larger framework of the Church’s openness, dialogue and witness, and collaboration with other faiths. In the last twenty years there has been a renaissance among Wesleyan scholars attempting to connect Wesleyan “New Creation” eschatology with contemporary issues: ecclesial, social, economic, ecological, and inter-religious.3 Unfortunately, the work done on Christianity’s relationship with other religions, while helpful, has been limited in scope; usually restricted to the applicability of John Wesley’s eschatological views; to the 1John B.
    [Show full text]
  • Church and Culture
    Church and Culture 2016 Copyright © 2009, 2011, 2016 by Wesleyan Publishing House Published by Wesleyan Publishing House Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 Printed in the United States of America ISBN : 978- 1-63257-207-3 The content of this booklet contains excerpts from The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church 2016 , copyright © 2016 by Wesleyan Publishing House. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE , NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. NIV ®. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or any other—except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Contents Introduction 5 1. Christian Citizenship 7 Government Duties 7 Public Schools and Prayer 8 Religion in Public Life 8 War, Peace, and Military Service 8 Lord’s Day 9 God’s Name 9 Judicial Oath 9 2. Human Rights 10 Equal Rights 10 Women in Leadership 10 Racism 11 Immigration 11 Global Human Trafficking 14 3. Christian Stewardship 15 Sharing Our Wealth 15 Creation Care 16 Use of Time and Entertainment 16 Poverty 17 Hunger 17 Gambling 18 4. Marriage and Family 19 Marriage 19 Family Living 19 Divorce 20 4 CHURCH AND CULTURE Remarriage 20 Divorce and the Minister 21 Divorce and Church Membership 22 Domestic Violence 22 Children in Crisis 23 5. Sanctity of Life 25 Abortion 25 Infanticide, Euthanasia, and Removal of Life-Support Systems 26 Suicide 26 Capital Punishment 26 Care of the Body and Substance Abuse 27 Addictions 28 Alcoholic Beverages 28 Tobacco 28 Drug Abuse 29 6.
    [Show full text]
  • Move to Mcfarland Boulevard from 1982 Pastor's Report
    We are a grateful people! This church has seen 100 years of ministry in the mis- sion of Jesus and 100 years of lives changed by the power of His Spirit. Being es- tablished as Pierce Chapel in 1914, continuing under the name First Wesleyan Methodist, and growing today as First Wesleyan Church, we’ve always sought to bring the love of Jesus to our city and the world. Much of the early history recorded here came from precious artifacts provided by members, a “Year Book and Directory” from 1935-1936 and a 65th Anniver- sary “Celebration of Salvation” booklet. Other facts and stories were gathered from current members and from the South Coastal District of the Wesleyan Church. While the years have brought many changes in buildings and land, ours is not primarily a history of facilities and property. It is a story (actually many stories) of God transforming lives. That is why our greatest days are still ahead! In the Cause that Counts, Pastor Joel Gorveatte i May an intense focus always be on the pursuit of... Reaching UP We passionately praise God with our lives and lips. Reaching OUT We compassionately share God’s love with our city and the world. Reaching IN We intentionally grow in God’s grace through fellowship and discipleship. ii Historical Sketch The following is from the 65th Anniversary Celebration held in November 1979. Compiled and written by S.A. Rich, Church Historian, Edited by Louise Rich. “Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, es- pecially now that the day of His coming back again is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 In the year of 1913, several families from the Friendship Wesleyan Methodist Church area in Bibb County and the Mt.
    [Show full text]
  • Transferring Minister Brochure
    Wesleyan course of study, and to the nature assisting you in developing an effective ministry WELCOME of your ordination, commission or license. A within The Wesleyan Church. report of the examination with records and 1. The district into which you transfer may We welcome your interest in finding a place of transcripts shall be sent to The Division of provide an orientation for all new ministers, ministry within The Wesleyan Church. We believe Education and Clergy Development who shall acquainting them with the organization, our Church has a vital mission to accomplish in communicate with you regarding any academic leadership, standing rules, procedures, our world and we believe our Church is made up work necessary to meet the equivalency of our expectations and personnel of the district. of people who will respond to appropriate pastoral course of study. Don't miss this orientation. leadership in an effort to fulfill that mission. If you b. Enroll with The Division of Education and Clergy 2. You should attempt to visit the Wesleyan agree with us in doctrine and spirit, and believe God Development and complete any academic work World Headquarters in Fishers, IN and is leading you to join hands with us in ministry, we required. Completion of studies in Wesleyan become acquainted with the organization, welcome you. The Wesleyan Church seeks to history and polity will be minimum requirements personnel and operation of the general assist ministers in their efforts to be as healthy, fit but other courses may also be necessary in church. and effective as possible. This begins with certain order for you to complete training considered by 3.
    [Show full text]
  • As a Little Child: Children in the Theology of John Wesley
    1 as a Little Child: Children in the Theology of John Wesley Peter Benzie A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Theology Laidlaw-Carey Graduate School February 2010 2 D EDICATION To my fellow ordained Ministers, Pastors (including Children’s and Children & Families Pastors), Children’s Ministry Leaders and Children’s Ministry Workers who as help the Holy Spirit to bring the light and hope of the Gospel to the lives of children in the prayerful expectation that they will accept God’s Justifying Grace and will in time be glorified and spend eternity with the one and only true God. May God bless you abundantly for the work you do in developing and nurturing the faith of each and every child. I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world." (Romans 1:8, NLT) 3 A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would not have been able to complete this work without the help and support of many people. So many people have helped me get to this point and to each of you my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. There are some who deserve special mention however and to each of these I give my special thanks. To Dr Martin Sutherland who as my supervisor provided me with invaluable support, encouragement and advice as I brought this thesis together. To the staff and faculty of Carey Baptist College for your support, encouragement and nurture through five wonderful years of study and fellowship.
    [Show full text]
  • Wednesday Morningjune 16, 2021
    2021 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION DAILY BULLETIN 97TH VOLUME | MUSIC CITY CENTER, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE | JUNE 15–16, 2021 ORDER OF BUSINESS WEDNESDAY MORNING JUNE 16, 2021 8:00 Worship // Branden Williams, Convention music director; worship pastor, The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina REPORT OF THE TUESDAY PROCEEDINGS 8:15 Prayer // Sarah Farley, student mobilization associate, OF THE SBC ANNUAL MEETING International Mission Board, Richmond, Virginia TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 8:20 Send Relief TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 2021 8:30 Committee on Order of Business Report (Third) // 1. Branden Williams (NC), Convention music director; worship Adam W. Greenway, chair; president, The Southwestern leader, The Summit Church, Durham, led congregational praise Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas and worship. 8:40 Previously Scheduled Business 2. Randy Davis (TN), executive director-treasurer, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board welcomed the messengers and led in 8:50 Committee on Committees Report // Meredith Cook, prayer for the Convention and president J. D. Greear (NC). chair, Neartown Church, Houston, Texas 3. President J. D. Greear (NC) announced he would be using the 9:00 Committee on Nominations Report // Andrew Hopper, Judson Gavel, while presiding the Annual Meeting. Greear chair; lead pastor, Mercy Hill Church, Greensboro, called to order the one hundred sixty-third session of the North Carolina Southern Baptist Convention in the one hundred seventy- sixth year of its history at 8:29 a.m. in the Music City Center, 9:15 Joint Seminary Reports // Nashville, Tennessee. Jeff Iorg, president, Gateway Seminary of the Southern 4. President Greear (NC) welcomed messengers and introduced Baptist Convention, Ontario, California; the chief parliamentarian, Barry McCarty (GA), along with Jason K.
    [Show full text]