Session 4 Purpose & Outline The purpose of this session is to grow in your ability to integrate theology, doctrine, and the practice of ministry through the lens of ordination paper themes. The themes below were included in the 2017 Full Connection questions and carefully chosen to help you think authentically about your own unique …
Session 3 Purpose & Outline “Our doctrinal affirmations assist us in the discernment of Christian truth in ever-changing contexts. Our theological task includes the testing, renewal, elaboration, and application of our doctrinal perspective in carrying out our calling to ‘spread scriptural holiness over these lands’.” (Grace to Lead, page 21) The purpose of this session …
Session 2 Purpose & Outline “The comprehensive fundamental doctrine that motivated, framed, and empowered the Methodist movement is what scholars call soteriology, or the doctrine of salvation wrought in Jesus Christ…The telos of Wesleyan and Christian leadership is salvation—of individuals, communities, and the entire creation,” (Grace to Lead, page 25). Explore the distinctive Wesleyan Way …
Session 1 Purpose and Details Gain a deeper understanding of what it means for you to authentically speak, write, preach, and live out of the rich tradition into which you are called to be fully ordained Schedule and plan for the Year 3 journey Retreat Prep Work See Parts A, B, C for details.
Purpose & Outline “The comprehensive fundamental doctrine that motivated, framed, and empowered the Methodist movement is what scholars call soteriology, or the doctrine of salvation wrought in Jesus Christ…The telos of Wesleyan and Christian leadership is salvation—of individuals, communities, and the entire creation,” (Grace to Lead, page 25). Explore the distinctive Wesleyan Way of Salvation …
Purpose & Outline “The end, or goal of Methodist teaching is not the advancement of Methodism. Our heritage has been used by God for a much greater end: the coming of God’s reign, or kingdom,” (Methodist Doctrine, The Essentials, page 31). The purpose of this session is to explore the kingdom of God, how it …
Purpose and Outline “Pastors are called to be faithful in proclaiming the gospel, meet people where they are and be present in times of sorrow and joy, interpreting the seasons of life in ways that are consonant with Christ,” James R. Nieman, president of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The purpose of this …
You will receive information about this session from AWF Leaders.
Purpose & Outline “Christian leadership is a gift, not an achievement! It is a graceful participation in the triune God’s own life and mission in the world…As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek through the power of the Holy Spirit to do what he says to do, go where he leads, welcome those whom he …
You will receive information from your RIOM Leaders about the retreat.
