Write your own letter to the Church expressing what you would want the Church to remember at this point in time as you approach full ordination. Read: God Unbound by Elaine Heath Epilogue Write: Write your own letter to the Church expressing what you would want the church to remember at this point in time …
Explore God Unbound as you think about the current context of the UMC. Read: God Unbound: Wisdom from the Galatians for the Anxious Church by Elaine Heath Chapters 4 – 7 “General Conference – Day 9 – Praying for a Ram” Watch: Created Moment-by-Moment https://vimeo.com/215512436/fc8e010408 Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the …
Explore God Unbound as you think about the current context of the UMC. Read: God Unbound: Wisdom from Galatians for the Anxious Church by Elaine Heath Introduction – Chapter 3 “General Conference – Final Day – The United Methodist Church from 30,000 Feet” Watch: Let It Be Write: 1. Compare/contrast the readings and the video. …
Purpose The themes in this session were included in the 2017 Full Connection questions and carefully chosen to help you think authentically about your own unique ministry experience. Write: (Note that the theme is using the Quadrilateral.) Using the Quadrilateral, explain the importance and impact of observing the Christian year. Give examples of how it …
Purpose The themes in this session were included in the 2017 Full Connection questions and carefully chosen to help you think authentically about your own unique ministry experience. Write: Write a 1 page Case Study. Describe an experience of leading your congregation through conflict and change. What was your response to the conflict/change and …
Purpose The themes in this session were included in the 2017 Full Connection questions and carefully chosen to help you think authentically about your own unique ministry experience. Write: Come with an outline for each question and be prepared to share with your group in Triad, Fishbowl, and Large Group Discussions. Consider the theology and …
Develop your own analogy for explaining how our general rules and doctrinal standards work in your ministry setting. Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the questions below. Be prepared to share your thoughts with your RIOM Covenant Group (3-5 minutes). In Grace to Lead (page 22), a Thomas Langford analogy is offered as …
Explore the challenges and opportunities of living into our essential doctrines in the UMC and in your ministry context. Read: Grace to Lead: Practicing Leadership in the Wesleyan Tradition Chapter 4: Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities “The Early Methodists Watched Over One Another In Love” “Christianity with a Wesleyan Accent” Watch: Discipleship vs. Socialization Write: Jot …
Define in your own words what is meant by the general rules, doctrinal standards and our theological task. Read: Book of Discipline 2016 Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task, pages 47-91 Methodist Doctrine, The Essentials 2nd Edition (2011) Introduction Chapter 1 Appendix Explore: What We Believe – UMC.org Write: Jot down or outline answers to …
Consider how doctrine shapes practice and offers renewal in a ministry setting. Read: Building New Bridges in Madison County Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the questions below. Be prepared to share your thoughts with your RIOM Covenant Group (3-5 minutes). The article states, “The Christian Church feels that everybody is welcome at …
