“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly as I should.”
Colossians 4:2-4, NRSV
In a little of my spare-time, I coach pole vault at Cal Lutheran University. As a former athlete, I love being on the track and giving back to the sport I loved so much. I also enjoy the conversations I have with my athletes...
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About
Methodism
Methodists believe we are called
to practice the teachings of Jesus Christ in the world around us
- and to inspire others to join us in this pursuit. We also believe
in four key ways to achieve a better understanding of Christ's
teachings:
• through Scripture (what does the Bible say?)
• through the traditions of the Church (how does the Church
interpret the Bible?)
• through our own experience (have I felt this principle of
faith at work in my life?)
• through human reason (does this principle make intellectual
sense?)
Methodism itself was founded by
John Wesley and his brother Charles in 1729 in Oxford, England.
Methodism as a popular movement dates from 1738, when the Wesley
brothers began preaching and attracting like-minded followers.
In 1744 the first annual conference was held and the Articles
of Religion were drawn up with emphasis on repentance, faith,
sanctification, and the privilege of full, free salvation for
everyone, an important distinction in class-conscious England.
Methodists are known as "mainline Protestants" and
have a rich history of supporting social justice beginning with
John Wesley's own opposition to slavery in the early years of
the church. For more in-depth information on Methodism, visit
www.umc.org
