The Discipline of the Evangelical United Brethren Church
Author: Evangelical United Brethren Church
Publisher:
Published: 1951
Total Pages: 716
ISBN-13:
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The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2016
Author: United Methodist Church
Publisher: United Methodist Publishing House
Published: 2016-12-21
Total Pages: 806
ISBN-13: 1501833227
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The church is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. It is the redeemed and redeeming fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by persons divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to Christ's own appointment. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the church seeks to provide for the maintenance of worship, the education of believers, and the redemption of the world." - From the Preamble to the Constitution of The United Methodist Church The product of over 200 years of General Conferences of the denominations that form The United Methodist Church, the Discipline is the current statement of how United Methodists agree to live together. It acknowledges the past and addresses the future. Updated through the actions of the 2016 General Conference, the new Discipline includes a complete listing of bishops from Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury through the 2016 episcopal elections as well as a revised historical statement, an expanded index, and six parts: The Constitution General Book of Discipline Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task The Ministry of All Christians Social Principles Organization and Administration
The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012
Author: Marvin W. Cropsey
Publisher: Kingswood Books
Published: 2013-01-01
Total Pages: 710
ISBN-13: 1426766203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Book of Discipline sets forth the plan by which we United Methodists govern ourselves. It reflects our understanding of the Church and of what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ. The Discipline includes our church Constitution, our history, our doctrinal standards, and our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ, as well as practical processes through which our congregations connect and support each other to reach the world.
Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 14th edition
Author: Roger E. Olson
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2018-05-15
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 1501822527
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Handbook of Denominations in the United States has long been the gold standard for reference works about religious bodies in America. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide accurate and objective information about the most significant Christian traditions and denominations in the United States today. It contains descriptions of over 200 distinct Christian denominations as well as overviews of the several major Christian traditions to which they belong—based on shared historical and theological roots and commitments. The information for each denomination has been provided by the religious organizations themselves and focuses on the denominations' doctrines, statistics, and histories. The 14th edition is completely updated with current statistics, new denominations, and recent trends. The book has been made more useful and manageable by moving very small groups into broader articles while giving more detail and description to the large and influential denominations.
The Western Christian Advocate
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Published: 1907
Total Pages: 1690
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnited Methodist Questions, United Methodist Answers, Revised Edition
Author: Belton Joyner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2015-02-19
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 1611645549
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPopular author F. Belton Joyner has revised his best-selling resource for introducing the United Methodist Church. In a humorous yet respectful style, Joyner takes the reader through illuminating questions and answers on United Methodist terms and beliefs on God, Jesus, the Bible, the church, salvation, and more. Examples of Joyner's questions include “Why did Jesus have to die?†“Who was John Wesley, and who were all those other figures?†“Is the Bible infallible?†“What is The Book of Discipline?†This revised edition includes new sections on United Methodism as a global church, United Methodist ministries beyond the congregation, and United Methodist theology in conversation with other Christian traditions. It has also been updated to reflect recent changes to The Book of Discipline and the orders of ministry. The book's question-and-answer format easily lends itself to use in Sunday school classes and also works for individual study. From new recruits to lifelong United Methodists, readers will gain a lively sense of what is special and important about their denominational home.
The History of the Evangelical United Brethren Church
Author: J. Bruce Behney
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 438
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCatalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Published: 1947
Total Pages: 1502
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes Part 1A: Books, Part 1B: Pamphlets, Serials and Contributions to Periodicals and Part 2: Periodicals. (Part 2: Periodicals incorporates Part 2, Volume 41, 1946, New Series)
Embodying Wesley's Catholic Spirit
Author: Daniel Castelo
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2017-03-16
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1625649894
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo what degree is Wesleyan theology part of the church's catholic witness? This book explores this question from a number of angles and goes on to embody some of these possibilities in conversation with other major traditions and figures within the Christian church. Overall, the volume shows that Wesleyan theology does draw from and can contribute to conversations related to the catholic Christian witness.
The Organization of the United Methodist Church
Author: Bishop Jack M. Tuell
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 142673204X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn indispensable guide for all United Methodists-especially pastors, lay leaders, church council members, confirmation and new member candidates and their instructors, and seminarians-this book is presented in a practical, down-to-earth manner for easy use by both individuals and classes, clergy and lay. It highlights the functions and connectional relationships within the organization, beginning with the local church and continuing through connectional organs in districts, annual conferences and their agencies, jurisdictional conferences and their agencies, the General Conference, the general agencies of the Church, and the Judicial Council. Bishop Tuell discusses the Church's unique polity and gives a frank assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. At the same time he paints the image of a worldwide connectional communion that is organized to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and to bear witness to its Wesleyan heritage.
