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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.
