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Church renewal always happens from the margins, never from the center. Church renewal burns with fiery passion among the LatinX pueblos and barrios, and this energy in Latin America can be harnessed to reform doctrine, worship, and the core purpose of Methodists. Emil Brunner said that "the church exists by mission as fire exists by burning." At times, this fire has burned brightly and served as a light to the nations. Sometimes it has been mishandled and caused harm, and still at other times, it seems to dwindle to a few embers. The flame of church renewal burns brightly among many poor and marginalized followers of Christ. The Holy Spirit, like the wind, blows where it will, but some places are windier than others. Social peripheries are particularly windy places. This book tests whether renewal of doctrine, worship, and mission can happen by looking to the experience of Methodists in LatinX and Latin American ecclesial contexts. In true Wesleyan spirit, this renewal does not confine itself to Methodism, but the people called metodistas share in the movement's fundamental calling to reform the church universal in its mission to the world.

The controversial and doctrinal works emerging from John Wesley's debates with Moravians, with Roman Catholics, and regrading worship practices are essential for understanding Wesleyan soteriology and ecclesiology. Works of John Wesley, Volume 14 Doctrine and Controversial Treaties III is part of a series dedicated to providing a complete and accurate published collection of the Works of John Wesley. The various items included in the series constitute crucial primary texts for study of Wesley's life, his ministry, and his thoughtful impact on the broader Methodist movement in Great Britain and America

These full color leaflets contain four pages of fun age-appropriate activities for each week! They are designed to be used in the classroom and to be taken home and include weekly wondering questions about the story for parents to discuss with their kids.Ages: 3-7These full color leaflets contain four pages of fun age-appropriate activities for each week! They are designed to be used in the classroom and to be taken home and include weekly wondering questions about the story for parents to discuss with their kids.Ages: 3-7

Wesley's covenant renewal is a faithful promise to love God and neighbor.

Experience a Modern-Day Revival.

Americans are anxious people. A recent study found that one in five of us has an anxiety disorder and we spend over $2 billion a year on anti-anxiety medications. Often our life events play a significant role in our worries and fears.In this study based on his book Unafraid, Adam Hamilton explores the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today. He considers practical steps for overcoming these fears, and reflects upon fear in the light of Scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we don't need to live in fear. We can live with courage and hope.The Children's Leader Guide contains session plans for younger and older children, including games, activities, craft ideas, and reproducible handouts.

Join Adam Hamilton in exploring the major themes of the Gospel of John.

Help your church create a culture and a lifestyle of giving.

Holy Moments: Activities for Teaching Children About Worship is a library of activities created to help children fully understand how and why we worship together as a community of faith. These simple activities cover each of the elements of a typical traditional or contemporary worship service, and are perfect for adding holy moments to your children's church, worship service, Sunday school, or children's event. Parent letters and reproducibles are included to help the children and their families experience holy moments at home and connect them to what they have experienced at church.

A three-part study designed to create environments where people experience growth and support as they engage in the discipleship Journey.

Any church, regardless of its size, can have beautiful, meaningful altar and worship art.

Connect the dots of triumph and trauma in your life to discover God's presence by studying the story of Joseph in Genesis. The story of Joseph teaches us to see the big picture. For many of us, life can feel like a scattering of random events. The various choices, opportunities, or even pain we experience seem to have no real purpose or connection. Our souls wonder: Is that just a coincidence? Does this have a purpose? Is any of this connected at all? But, if we pay attention to God's work, our lives tell a different story: A dot of God's grace here. A dot of God's presence and protection there. When we look closely, connecting the dots, we discover that our lives are not a series of disconnected events, but a story in which God is weaving what seems random into a beautiful image of joy, survival, purpose, and meaning. In The Big Picture: Seeing God's Dream for Your Life, a five-week study based on the story of Joseph in Genesis, authors Nicole and Jevon Caldwell-Gross take a closer look at the life of Joseph to discover God's presence in moments of triumph and trauma, and help us begin connecting the dots in our own lives. Components for the five-week study include a book, comprehensive Leader Guide, DVD/Video sessions.

An inspirational churchwide experience exploring how to find peace and joy at Christmas and throughout the year.

As a churchleader, it's easy to make the wrong move and find yourself in a bad position.

A Bible study for children and youth that explores the profound, life-changing impact of Jesus' birth

The New Interpreter's Bible Commentary offers critically sound biblical interpretations. Guided by scholars, pastors and laity representing diverse traditions and academic experience, this collection of commentary meets the needs of preachers, teachers, and all students of the Bible. Easy-To-Use Format A detailed, critical commentary providing an exegetical "close-reading" of the biblical text Reflections that present a detailed exposition of issues raised in the biblical text Introductions to each book that cover essential historical, sociocultural, literary, and theological issues An ecumenical roster of contributors Comprehensive, concise articles Numerous visual aids (illustrations, maps, charts, timelines) enhance use

An inspirational churchwide experience exploring how to find peace and joy at Christmas and throughout the year.

The Leader Guide contains thirteen step-by-step session guides that are easy for volunteers to teach. Each session includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayers and other creative ways to involve children in the Bible story through a variety of learning styles.

How to meet the challenges ahead and accomplish our dreams by doing good

Explore the Bible for more understanding with the award-winning CEB Study Bible.

Join Adam Hamilton in exploring the major themes of the Gospel of John.

A Bible study for children and youth that explores the profound, life-changing impact of Jesus' birth