A Blueprint for Discipleship is an excellent and helpful addition to the conversation in The United Methodist Church about the place and role of the General Rules as a congregational "rule of life."
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A Blueprint for Discipleship Here's a little pamphlet in the tradition of the pamphlets distributed by the circuit riders.
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General introduction to distinct Wesleyan Methodist understandings and practices.
A Blueprint for Discipleship “Methodism’s General Rules are one of our most neglected, and sometimes abused resources. Thanks to Kevin Watson, we now have a powerful recovery of these great treasures of the Wesleyan tradition....Kevin gives us some specific, practical ways in which our churches can move forward by first looking back...and even augments this grand spiritual revolution that is Wesleyan Christianity.” --Bishop Will Willimon
A Blueprint for Discipleship A book review to share. We hope that you are using A Blueprint for Discipleship as a way to start small groups for growth and accountability.
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I remember my first encounter with Wesley’s class meetings. It was in a church history class in college, and I heard about this strange thing the early Methodists did. They met together weekly ...
A Blueprint for Discipleship We join with others who grieve the death of James C. Logan of Wesley Seminary. Jim shaped and formed so many in the way of Wesleyan discipleship. All who knew him, who heard him teach and preach, who read his books join in giving thanks for his life.
A Blueprint for Discipleship Watch over one another in love. It's Monday and the accountability group meets later this afternoon. Good and challenging group. How do you watch over one another in love?
A Blueprint for Discipleship Preparing to participate in an accountability group this afternoon. A reminder that we are invited (or are we called?) to watch over one another in love. If you participate in an accountability group or a discipleship group, what is your process?
A Blueprint for Discipleship Where does witness fall in your understanding of discipleship? As with all our conversation, there is no single right answer. Join the conversation and share the wealth of wisdom!
A Blueprint for Discipleship A question to change mood and tone and to have some fun: If you could have fun with any famous person, who would it be? Why?
A Blueprint for Discipleship People discuss Benedictine or Franciscan Rules of Life. Why is it difficult to discuss the Wesleyan Rule of Life?
A Blueprint for Discipleship Here is a video teaching approach that supplements A Blueprint for Discipleship. Some of the presenters are Kenda Creasy Dean, Hilly Hicks, Scott Kisker, Steve Manskar, Alma Perez, Peter Storey, and Laceye Warner.Produced by Vikram Purushotham.
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Opening Ourselves to Grace explores the basic practices of Christian faith and life from a Wesleyan perspective. Containing both a DVD and a CD-ROM with video content and written resources, this product includes
A Blueprint for Discipleship Scott Kisker writes about saltiness in our everyday invitation from Jesus to be the salt of the earth. Read, ponder, engage in the conversation.
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A confessional perspective about church mission and renewal
A Blueprint for Discipleship What harm have you avoided doing this week?
A Blueprint for Discipleship Do good. What good did you do in the last week? What did you record in your journal?
A Blueprint for Discipleship Practice the daily disciplines. The newest version of A Disciple's Journal is coming!
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As a guide for personal reflection, this journal urges Christians to consider the dimensions of justice, compassion, and works of piety in their own spiritual lives, which can then be translated into acts of ministry in the world. ...
A Blueprint for Discipleship Rule #3: Practice the daily disciplines. Here's a journal that guides us in our daily practice.
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A Disciple’s Journal: Daily Bible Reading and Guidance for Reflection will help you connect the inner spiritual life with the actions of Christian discipleship and help you maintain balance between works of piety and works of mercy.
