Metodistkirker

Church renewal always happens from the margins, never from the center. Church renewal burns with fiery passion among the LatinX pueblos and barrios, and this energy in Latin America can be harnessed to reform doctrine, worship, and the core purpose of Methodists. Emil Brunner said that "the church exists by mission as fire exists by burning." At times, this fire has burned brightly and served as a light to the nations. Sometimes it has been mishandled and caused harm, and still at other times, it seems to dwindle to a few embers. The flame of church renewal burns brightly among many poor and marginalized followers of Christ. The Holy Spirit, like the wind, blows where it will, but some places are windier than others. Social peripheries are particularly windy places. This book tests whether renewal of doctrine, worship, and mission can happen by looking to the experience of Methodists in LatinX and Latin American ecclesial contexts. In true Wesleyan spirit, this renewal does not confine itself to Methodism, but the people called metodistas share in the movement's fundamental calling to reform the church universal in its mission to the world.

The controversial and doctrinal works emerging from John Wesley's debates with Moravians, with Roman Catholics, and regrading worship practices are essential for understanding Wesleyan soteriology and ecclesiology. Works of John Wesley, Volume 14 Doctrine and Controversial Treaties III is part of a series dedicated to providing a complete and accurate published collection of the Works of John Wesley. The various items included in the series constitute crucial primary texts for study of Wesley's life, his ministry, and his thoughtful impact on the broader Methodist movement in Great Britain and America

You can believe anything and be a Methodist, just so long as you're sincere.Such a misperception has deep historical and cultural roots.Explore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of The Book of Discipline. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as you embrace the United Methodist way."Beliefs are to be lived; doctrine is to be practiced," writes Carder in this updated edition of his 1996 bestseller. "The authenticity of beliefs lie in their ability to shape people and communities into the image of Christ and to promote holiness and happiness. ...The important test of the validity of doctrines and beliefs for United Methodists is the kind of character they produce in individuals and communities and the actions they inspire in the world."Living Our Beliefs is essential reading for new members, confirmation classes and small group studies.As one reviewer says, "Bishop Carder invites us to both understand and live our beliefs. With deep understanding of Wesley's teaching, he inspires us to practice what we preach. That is the United Methodist way."The Leader's Guide for this course, Living Our United Methodist Beliefs, by George Hovaness Donigan may be purchased here.

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

9783847111825LangtextDie Studie zeigt, wie die europäische Kirchenkultur aus der Reformationszeit mit territorial und flächendeckend organisierten Staatskirchen in Amerika durch eine völlig andere Kirchenkultur auf der Basis der Religionsfreiheit ergänzt wurde. Zuerst begegneten sich diese beiden Typen durch die Auswandererscharen in Amerika. Später erlebten Kirchen aus den USA in Europa Zurückweisungen. Das Aufeinandertreffen dieser Kirchenkulturen führte dort wie hier zu Konflikten. Am Ende wird jedoch ein Paradigmenwechsel sichtbar. Die europäischen Kirchen wurden über Jahrhunderte durch ihren flächendeckenden Alleinanspruch zu "Betreuungskirchen". Die methodistische Tradition, um die es in dieser Studie geht, ist geschichtlich durch ihre ursprüngliche Praxis, ihre Theologie und ihre Ordnung als "Missionskirche" organisiert. Karl Heinz Voigt schildert konkret das Aufeinandertreffen und zeigt darin die speziell europäische Erfahrung.9783847111825AutorenporträtKarl Heinz Voigt ist Pastor der Evangelisch-methodistischen Kirche. Er hat als Ökumene-Beauftragter Jahrzehnte in ökumenischen Gremien mitgewirkt. 2007 erhielt er in den USA für seine historischen Forschungen den Distinguished Service Award.