Stewards of the Wesleyan Way of Salvation Scott Jones

Stewards of the Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Scott Joneswww.extremecenter.comwww.greatplainsumc.org

Bishop Scott Jones

www.extremecenter.com

www.greatplainsumc.org

The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism

The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism

Why?

because

Ministry is harder than I expected it to be

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins

19th century—in America, migration of European settlers across continent

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins

19th century—in America, migration of European settlers across continent

20th century—urbanization, globalization, secularization

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

Cultural—women, decline of social capital

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

Cultural—women, decline of social capital

Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

Cultural—women, decline of social capital

Technological—digital communication’s multiplier and speed

Political —shallowness, polarization

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

Cultural—women, decline of social capital

Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed

Political —shallowness, polarization

Global—environment, globalization

21st Century Changes

Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

Cultural—women, decline of social capital

Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed

Political —shallowness, polarization

Global—environment, globalization

Heb. 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever

Key Questions

1. How do I feel and think about my ministry?

2. Do I give my greatest amount of time and my best energy to what is most important and most fruitful?

From Adam Hamilton, Leading Beyond the Walls

1. Why do people need Christ?

2. Why do people need the church?

3. Why do people need this particular church?

UM Distinctives

connected instead of polarized

UM Distinctives

connected instead of polarized

itinerant not self-directed

UM Distinctives

connected instead of polarized

itinerant not self-directed

global and local

UM Distinctives

connected instead of polarized

itinerant not self-directed

global and local

extreme center in organization, doctrine, social justice and evangelism

The Purpose of Our Ministry

Wesley: “You have nothing to do but save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. And go always not only to those who want you, but to those who want you most.”

1 Corinthians 4:1: “Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries.”

Be Clear with People:

Salvation is a journey

Be Clear with People:

Salvation is a journey

Salvation has a destination--maturity

Be Clear with People:

Salvation is a journey

Salvation has a destination—maturity

Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car

Be Clear with People:

Salvation is a journey

Salvation has a destination—maturity

Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car

Always make the journey with others

Be Clear with People:

Salvation is a journey

Salvation has a destination—maturity

Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car

Always make the journey with others

Refuel regularly through the means of grace

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

Turn it around with grace

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

Turn it around with grace

You are not alone

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

Turn it around with grace

You are not alone

Transform yourself and the world

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

Turn it around with grace

You are not alone

Transform yourself and the world

Invite others on the journey

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation

Following Christ is a way of life

Love ultimately wins

It’s a good world with issues

Turn it around with grace

You are not alone

Transform yourself and the world

Invite others on the journey

Christ no matter what

If genuine revival ever comes to America, it will come through the United Methodists. They have done it before, if they will only remember it.

They have the right doctrine if they will only preach it.

They have the right organization if they will only use it.