Wesleyan Pneumatology, Pentecostal Mission, and the Missio Dei
Wesleyan Pneumatology, Pentecostal Mission, and the Missio Dei

Author: Jody B. Fleming

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-05-18

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1793611971

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In Wesleyan Pneumatology, Pentecostal Mission, and the Missio Dei, Jody B. Fleming argues that missiology in a Wesleyan context has been heavily influenced by the Western worldview and needs renewal. Spirituality is central to living in many non-western cultures, integrated with the physical world of everyday life. Wesleyan traditions may need to renew and strengthen the pneumatology found in their mission theory and praxis. As the center of Christianity is shifting to the global south, Pentecostal and charismatic expressions of the faith are becoming more prominent. Without forfeiting their solid foundations, what might the Wesleyan traditions learn from their theological cousins about engagement with the Holy Spirit? How might pneumatology be renewed in order to address spiritual beliefs found in other cultures in both global and local settings? Renewal also includes the indigenous voice as essential for understanding cultural dynamics and spirituality. Contextualization is not new to missiology and so mission theory is explored from Latin American scholars as another point for renewal. Partnerships in mission and the role of the Holy Spirit are highlighted in the of field work conducted in Venezuela. In Renewing the Spark the author suggests that a fresh look at pneumatology will more effectively articulate the gospel in holistic and spirit-centered non-western cultures.

Wesley and the Quadrilateral
Wesley and the Quadrilateral

Author: W. Stephen Gunter

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13:

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A collection of five essays discussing the origin, meaning, and relevance of the United Methodist Church's "Wesleyan Quadrilateral" which is scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. The authors agree that American Methodism theology should give scripture primary importance over the other areas, without negating them, in order to move past the current debate and into the twenty-first century.

The Renewal of the Heart Is the Mission of the Church
The Renewal of the Heart Is the Mission of the Church

Author: Gregory S Clapper

Publisher: Lutterworth Press

Published: 2011-10-27

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0718843053

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John Wesley has arguably influenced more American Christians than any other Protestant interpreter. One reason for this wide influence is that Wesley often spoke about the heart and its affections - that realm of life where all humans experience their deepest satisfactions, as well as some of their deepest conundrums. However, one of the problems of interpreting and appropriating Wesley is that we have been blinded to Wesley's actual views aboutJohn Wesley has arguably influenced more American Christiansthan any other Protestant interpreter. One reason for this wide influence is that Wesley often spoke about the heart and its affections - that realm of life where all humans experience their deepest satisfactions, as well as some of their deepest conundrums. However, one of the problems of interpreting and appropriating Wesley is that we have been blinded to Wesley's actual views about

The Global Impact of the Wesleyan Traditions and Their Related Movements
The Global Impact of the Wesleyan Traditions and Their Related Movements

Author: Charles Yrigoyen

Publisher: Pietist and Wesleyan Studies

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Yrigoyen (general secretary, General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church) presents a collection of 21 essays that measure the impact of John Wesley and his followers across the world. The philosophy of mission is examined in broad and more specific contexts and the issue of inculcation and the sacraments is discussed. The bulk of the chapters look at the spread of Wesley's message in Latin America, Africa, the United States, Asia, and Europe from its origins in Great Britain. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

T&T Clark Companion to Methodism
T&T Clark Companion to Methodism

Author: Charles Yrigoyen Jr

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 0567662462

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This is an invaluable handbook on Methodism containing an introduction, dictionary of key terms, and concentrates on key themes, methodology and research problems for those interested in studying the origins and development of the history and theology of world Methodism. The literature describing the history and development of Methodism has been growing as scholars and general readers have become aware of its importance as a world church with approximately 40 million members in 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. The tercentenary celebrations of the births of its founders, John and Charles Wesley, in 2003 and 2007 provided an additional focus on the evolution of the movement which became a church.

Yes in Christ
Yes in Christ

Author: Howard A. Snyder

Publisher: Clements Publishing Group

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1894667999

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The promises of God formed the basis of John Wesley's optimism of grace. Wesley believed God not only could but in fact would fulfill all his promises to bring salvation to the nations; to make new heavens and a new earth; to liberate the whole creation from its bondage to decay (Rom. 8:21). This collection of essays by respected Wesleyan theologian Howard A. Snyder reflects the spirit of Wesley's optimism of grace. The first half of this collection offers an overview of Wesley's theology and practice, particularly with regard to gospel, mission, and culture. Part Two examines the inter-dynamic between church renewal and global mission. The collection also includes Wesleyan appraisals of Clark Pinnock's theology and the ecclesiology of Karl Barth. Howard A. Snyder serves as distinguished professor and chair of Wesley Studies at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Previously he was professor of history and theology of mission in the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky from 1996 to 2006. He has also taught at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, and pastored in Chicago and Detroit. He has written numerous books, including " The Problem with Wineskins " (IVP), " The Radical Wesley " (IVP) and, most recently " Populist Saints: B. T. and Ellen Roberts and the Birth of Free Methodism " (Eerdmans). "

A Charge to Keep
A Charge to Keep

Author: Jane Leach

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-15

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781945935725

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This book explores pastoral supervision and the benefits of adopting a system of supervision for clergy. It is informed by research into the impact of introducing structured supervision into the life of the Methodist Church in Britain.

Missional Conversations
Missional Conversations

Author: Cathy Ross

Publisher: SCM Press

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 033405706X

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Missional Conversations introduces the reader to key themes in contemporary mission through global conversations between theory and praxis. Exploring emergent themes in missiology, the book takes the form of a conversation between reflective practitioners – both those in academia and with those who are practically engaged. With contributions from: Dave Bookless, Amy Ross, Daniel G. Groody CSC, Amy Roche, Mark Poulson, Richard Sudworth, David Barclay, Ash Barker, Stephan de Beer, Elisa Padilla, Berdine van den Toren-Lekkerkerker, Andrea Campanale, Michael Moynagh, Kyama Mugambi, Harvey Kwiyani, Dennis Tongoi, Paul Bickley, Jonny Baker, Ric Stott, Ian Adams

Faith Seeking Action
Faith Seeking Action

Author: Gregory P. Leffel

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1461658578

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In Faith Seeking Action, author Gregory Leffel links a description of the church as a global movement with a description of contemporary social movements that are actively challenging today's societies, such as the environmental, global justice, and identity movements. Not surprisingly, Christian communities and communities of social activists share much in common as they each work to enrich their societies. It is natural then to ask what missionally-concerned Christians may learn from social movements about the public role of their churches, the connection of their beliefs to social change, and the mobilization of their people. It can also be asked how these often divided communities may find ways to collaborate around common actions rooted in such shared values as peace, justice, life, and the integrity of the environment. Building on growing interest in the field of missiology and its "missional church" concept, Leffel has created a dialog between the church as a social actor and social movements. Along with introducing movement theory to mission studies, Leffel introduces a new way of addressing the issues involved in the church's engagement with society, a concept he calls missio-ecclesiology. Of interest to those seeking vital ways to live out their faith in the world—missiologists, missional church leaders, and street-level workers alike—this work fuels fresh thinking about the church's role in cultural and social change.