Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Gateway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” “Don’t count the days; make the days count.” “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” MUHAMMAD ALI What did Jesus say about social justice? Luke 12:48 – “But the one… Continue Reading→
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” – John 1:1 Jesus as “Revelation” – Jesus birth is a fulfilled promise, His life is a revelation of the nature and character of God so we can see and know Him firsthand. Jesus’ birth and life really… Continue Reading→
Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God“ The Angel Gabriel makes this wonderful powerful proclamation that is often overlooked and even overshadowed in the magnitude of its importance by the miracle Birth story of Jesus. It is not a proclamation that is time dated, it is a statement about the Nature of God that… Continue Reading→
A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco. “Mom and Dad, I’m coming home, but I’ve a favor to ask. I have a friend I’d like to bring home with me.” “Sure,” they replied, “we’d love to meet him.”… Continue Reading→
“Ken, you’re His masterpiece!” Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. A friend of mine shared their thoughts with me as a devotional and I thought it was worthy of you reading as well. This devotion is for… Continue Reading→
Have you ever thought about hymns as sermons, some of our Methodist Hymns are power packed with some good theological stuff, the kind of rhetoric that would have one say “that will preach”. The hymn that comes to mind is about prayer, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus“. Each sentence in every stanza has the potential… Continue Reading→
Clergy – Check your Conference email for an opportunity to participate in the Nation’s longest running study of clergy health and well-being. If you cannot locate your survey, you are asked to email clergyhealth.panel@duke.edu. Once your survey is completed, you will receive a link to a $50 online gift card.
“But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” The Prophet doesn’t have faith in humanity, but he declares his confidence in the Lord. For the Prophet Micah it is a personal, possessive relationship he claims with God as he… Continue Reading→
The following changes are happening immediately regarding Bishop Fairley’s Welcome Service and District Gatherings as well as Charge Conferences. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 trends, including increases in cases and hospitalizations, and out of a desire to “do no harm” as we look ahead to opportunities to gather across our connection, the Cabinet… Continue Reading→