An epiphany is a moment of realization often experienced as a sudden, and perhaps surprising, insight. Earlier this month, Christians celebrated Epiphany, when the…
Tag: Evangelism
Unexpectedly: The Holy Spirit around the Globe
I received what was called a local preacher’s license in 1952, when I was only 17 years old. That means I have been at…
Julia Foote and the Geography of Witness
What do you know of Zanesville, Ohio? History buffs might enjoy its distinct Y-shaped bridge or explore its history as part of the Underground…
Taking the Journey Together: Witness in Crisis
I know a man who works at a large, warehouse-style home-improvement store. One day he shared a story about how to help people find…
Reacting to the Image of God: Wesley and Worth
I try my best not to get drawn into the hot fire of the cultural moment. One of my great fears for our moment…
Giving Testimony: The Call to Be a Witness
One of the wonderful things we do at World Methodist Evangelism is training leaders all over the world to show and share the love…
Carolyn Moore ~ Spirit-Filled Ministry: “I Forgot How Big”
Whether you are worn out or burned out, you owe it to yourself and your sense of call to find a place of prayer, then shake the gates of heaven asking for the Holy Spirit to come and fill you, or fill you again.
Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Testimony, Conversion, and the Search for Genuine Faith
The question of whether testimony of following Jesus Christ is genuine isn’t a new question birthed solely from a time on the planet when mass communications highlight celebrity lifestyles. The early church dealt with this question, and leaders often counseled prudence, care, pastoral sensitivity, and community accountability.
Karen Bates ~ The Call to Proclaim
One of my favorite evangelists is known by her place of
conversion. She is the woman at the well — the Samaritan woman — who
encountered Jesus while she was filling her water pot. She had a conversation that transformed her and moved her to share her experience with others.
Matt Sigler ~ How We Really Measure Congregational Growth
Methodists are good at counting. The numerous records that have been kept over the years of “conversions,” “probationary members,” and the like, are a…