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Three Simple Rules For Christian Living

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Author : Jeanne Torrence Finley
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2010-10-01

Three Simple Rules For Christian Living written by Jeanne Torrence Finley and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-01 with Religion categories.

Three Simple Rules for Christian Living by Jeanne Torrence Finley and Rueben P. Job This small-group study by Jeanne Torrence Finley is based on Rueben P. Job's book Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living. Six sessions provide extended reflection for adults on three principles of Christian life: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God. Each rule has a session to help you understand the rule and a session to help you explore ways to practice the rule. Three Simple Rules for Christian Living includes a DVD that contains excerpts from an interview with Bishop Rueben Job and a CD ROM that contains a Leader Guide for the study sessions and other useful information for organizing, leading, and publicizing study groups. Your church can do a church-wide study of the three simple rules by using the youth resource, Three Simple Rules 24/7, and the children’s resource, Three Simple Rules for Following Jesus, along with this book. A leader guide and DVD for adult study groups are available. Parents who would like to discuss the three simple rules with their children can download a free list of suggested questions at Cokesbury.com (click below). Jeanne Torrence Finley is a clergy member of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, co-chair of the Virginia Conference Board of Church and Society, and director of Collegial Communications. She has worked as a campus minister, pastor, college English teacher, workshop leader, and communications consultant. Finley writes regularly for FaithLink. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Presbyterian History, Worship, The Mennonite, Christian Science Monitor, the Virginia Advocate, and Christian Social Action. For a free online copy of Three Simple Rules A Conversation Guide for Parents click here!

Three Simple Rules For Following Jesus Leader S Guide

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Author : Linda R Whited
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2010-09-01

Three Simple Rules For Following Jesus Leader S Guide written by Linda R Whited and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-01 with Religion categories.

Ideal for showing children how to be effective stewards of the world around them This leader's resource helps plan six sessions that will help children: • Learn what it means to care for the world and God’s people • Consider the ways to do good things for their families, their church, their community, and the world • Discover the value of spiritual disciplines and how to practice them The three simple rules of "Do No Harm," "Do Good," and "Stay in Love with God" are easy enough for children to understand and profound enough to begin a lifelong journey of faith.

Three Simple Rules

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Author : Bishop Rueben P. Job
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2010-03-01

Three Simple Rules written by Bishop Rueben P. Job and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-01 with Religion categories.

In Three Simple Rules, Rueben Job offers an interpretation of John Wesley's General Rules for today's readers. For individual reading or group study, this insightful work calls us to mutual respect, unity and a deeper daily relationship with God. This simple but challenging look at three commands, "do no harm, do good, stay in love with God," calls us to mutual respect, unity, and a deeper relationship with God. “Every year I review the three general rules of the United Methodist Church with those who are being ordained. Now I have a wonderful ordination gift to give them in Bishop Job’s, Three Simple Rules, to start and deepen the conversation as they enter a new relationship with the church. Bishop Job has described “by attending upon all the ordinances of God” to be to “stay in love with God.” It’s a fresh language that speaks especially to long-time Christians and United Methodists.” Sally Dyck, Resident Bishop, Minnesota Area “Three Simple Rules is a new catechism for everyone wanting to follow Jesus Christ. These practices for holy living should replace the membership vows in every church! Don’t let the title fool you. Bishop Job writes, ‘The rules are simple, but the way is not easy. Only those with great courage will attempt it, and only those with great faith will be able to walk this exciting and demanding way.’” John Hopkins, Resident Bishop, East Ohio Area Table of Contents: Introduction The World In Which We Live First Do No Harm Do All the Good You Can Stay in Love with God A Guide for Daily Prayer

Three Simple Rules For Christian Living

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Author : Jeanne Torrence Finley
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2008

Three Simple Rules For Christian Living written by Jeanne Torrence Finley and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.

An adult study built around Wesleyan principles

Born In Crisis And Shaped By Controversy Volume 2

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Author : John R. Tyson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2023-07-27

Born In Crisis And Shaped By Controversy Volume 2 written by John R. Tyson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-27 with Religion categories.

This second installment of the Methodist story, Shaped by Controversy, examines eight of the major controversies that epitomize aspects of Methodism’s inter-family dialogue and trauma. These theological, ecclesial, and ethical controversies tried the values, tested the patience, and strained our familial relationships. Ultimately they divided the Methodist movement. Ironically, controversy was often rooted in something that was good and right about the Methodist movement—a commitment to addressing what had somehow gotten out of balance and become destructive. Internal struggles over matters related to class, economic status, gender, and race shook Methodism precisely because the inclusion of all people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life was a foundational aspect of the early Methodism. Contentious controversies have revolved around matters like: 1) the nature of spiritual life, faith, and good works; 2) predestination and the nature Christian assurance of salvation; 3) the difficulties of living out Christian Perfection in a world full of imperfect people; 4) the pain and trauma of ecclesiastical separation; 5) women’s leadership in the church; 6) the debilitating effects of racism and segregation; 7) governance and shared leadership; and 8) the affirmation and full inclusion of LGBTQ people. These controversies within the church family have challenged and pained Methodists deeply. They have also forced Methodists to examine their own priorities and clarify what matters most to them. How the Methodists responded to these controversies, for good or for ill, has shaped the identity of the Methodists as people of faith. Hopefully, both guidance and encouragement can be found in this history because the past is often like a distant mirror that reflects very clearly upon lives lived today.

Methodist Morals

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Author : Darryl W. Stephens
language : en
Publisher: University of Tennessee Press
Release Date : 2024-01-12

Methodist Morals written by Darryl W. Stephens and has been published by University of Tennessee Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-12 with Religion categories.

Methodist Morals offers keen insight into the public church, interpreting the United Methodist Social Principles as a dynamic discourse about morality and human rights in light of faith. Revised every four years by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Social Principles exposes the moral deliberations of this distinctly American and increasingly “worldwide” church as it struggles to achieve community across multiple languages and cultures. Perhaps no other document provides as rich a depiction of Protestants participating in the moral argument of public life. This is the first full-length study of Methodist social teachings in over fifty years. Examining official Methodist teachings from institutional, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives, Darryl Stephens provides a rich analysis of this case study of Protestant social witness, drawing on his expertise in church polity, Methodist history, and Christian social ethics. A wide range of comparisons— with documents of the United Nations, with moral debate in Germany and Zimbabwe, and with historical Methodist statements of social witness—shows the Social Principles to be a unique form of social witness. The issues of war, abortion, human sexuality, and marriage illustrate the messiness of democratic deliberation in an ecclesial context and the evolution of a people ever concerned with the sin of “worldliness” even as they become more attuned to transforming social structures. Stephens also contrasts this conception of the public church with the ecclesiologies of prominent Methodist ethicists Stanley Hauerwas and Paul Ramsey. Intended for students of Methodism, ecumenical church leaders, and scholars of Christian social ethics and contemporary US mainline religion, this work reveals the challenges to and possibilities for achieving moral community in an increasingly global and diverse world. DARRYL W. STEPHENS, director of United Methodist studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary, is former assistant general secretary for advocacy and sexual ethics in the UMC’s General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. He is the coeditor of Professional Sexual Ethics: A Holistic Ministry Approach.

Jesus My Final Answer

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Author : Kenny Ashley
language : en
Publisher: Xulon Press
Release Date : 2007-08

Jesus My Final Answer written by Kenny Ashley and has been published by Xulon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08 with Religion categories.

According to Ashley, life is an enigma prompting more questions than answers. When Christians start asking the right questions and truly desiring Gods answers, then they will find the things for which their hearts truly long. (Motivation)

The Quick And Easy Guide To United Methodist Polity Second Edition

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Author : Thomas W. Elliot, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Release Date : 2025-07-29

The Quick And Easy Guide To United Methodist Polity Second Edition written by Thomas W. Elliot, Jr. and has been published by Abingdon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-29 with Religion categories.

Polity and purpose for ordering our lives for God’s mission. Transform your understanding of United Methodist Church governance with this newly updated guide, reflecting the pivotal changes from the 2020/2024 General Conference. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or new to church leadership, this comprehensive resource illuminates the path forward in our shared mission to transform the world for Christ. This invaluable companion features: * Over 250 alphabetized entries, thoughtfully curated from "Accessibility" to "Youth Ministry" * Inspiring quotes from John Wesley and Methodist luminaries that connect our past to our present * Clear, practical explanations that bridge theological foundations with everyday church leadership * Precise cross-references to the Book of Discipline, ensuring confident decision-making * Essential tools including a quick-start guide and comprehensive acronym index Perfect for everyone from local pastors to bishops, this guide transforms complex church polity into clear, actionable insights. It''s more than a reference—it's your partner in ministry, helping you lead with wisdom, understanding, and purpose in our evolving denominational landscape.

Leaning Both Ways At Once

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Author : Jeffrey A. Conklin-Miller
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2020-08-26

Leaning Both Ways At Once written by Jeffrey A. Conklin-Miller and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-26 with Religion categories.

How should the Methodist tradition continue to embody its evangelistic mission? Some believe effective evangelism requires ecclesial adaptation seeking relevance to attract outsiders. But does this strategy result in the church’s embrace of consumer market practices, pandering to a world of church shoppers? Others suggest the most evangelistic thing the church can do is to be the church, displaying to the world the attractive beauty of a holy community. But could this ironically distance the church from its context and neglect the many ways the church is called to engage the world? The Wesleys formed a people called Methodist, embodying an evangelistic mission combining commitments to disciplined spiritual life and vital social engagement. In this book, Conklin-Miller suggests faithful (United) Methodist evangelism requires living in the tension between the church and the world, “leaning both ways at once,” emphasizing the holiness of the church as a particular people, but at the same time, being a people sent to intercede in the world as servants, advocates, and witnesses. This understanding constitutes not only a broader reframing of evangelistic mission but also a vision for the identity and agency of the church in the Wesleyan tradition: a Methodist missional ecclesiology.

Blessed Living

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Author : C. Don Jones
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2025-07-11

Blessed Living written by C. Don Jones and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-11 with Religion categories.

The Beatitudes are gifts to the church to share with the world. Yet, some Christians either do not know them or hesitate to practice them. This book asks, are such teachings relevant today? Would they work if we tried them? Can they make any real difference in the world? We must try to keep these goals for living in the world. Do we live in a world of righteousness, justice, and peace? Has seeking secular authority helped the church remake the world? Blessed Living is a book that compares the way of Jesus to how Christians tend to present ourselves to the world. It attempts to draw conclusions about how we should live out the faith in the world. This book demonstrates how the New Testament reflects the Beatitudes and makes comparisons to familiar stories from the Old Testament for mourners, those seeking justice, and mercy. Blessed Living is designed for individual seekers, believers, and small discussion groups. It is recommended for people who look for a better way.