Outlaw theologians?
Jason Vickers asks some interesting questions about the need for those within the church and religious academy who resist the prevalent culture. Check out his blog here.
Check out Jason Vickers’ new blog
Jason Vickers of United has a new blog called “Voice From the Holler.” His first post is called “Coming Out: A Redneck Confession.” You may find it both entertaining and enlightening.
Incredible video on Iris Ministries in Congo
Congo is one of the most desperate and war-torn places on earth. This video by Rolland Baker of Iris Ministries is really worth watching. Amazing stuff.
Scripture and Tradition…. Just Sayin’
I’ve been thinking about the framing of the so-called Wesleyan Quadrilateral in the Book of Discipline. Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined by tradition, vivified in personal experience, and confirmed by reason. Scripture is primary, revealing the Word of God “so far as it is necessary…
Stigmatization and the Church
At a church-related conference, I heard a presentation on the matter of stigmatization as it relates to people with disabilities. The primary point of the presentation was that we tend to internalize negative perceptions by others, and thereby allow them to control our self-esteem and consequently our behavior. All true enough….Nevertheless, when it comes to…
Great new resource for Wesleyan/Methodist studies
Cambridge has just published a fine new volume edited by my friend and colleague, Jason Vickers. The Cambridge Companion to American Methodism features articles by an array of excellent scholars, including Ted Campbell, Dennis Dickerson, and United Theological Seminary President Wendy Deichmann. This is one that needs to be in the library of any Methodist/Wesleyan pastor,…
Hey UM’s…. Is your annual conference on board with this decision of the 2012 General Conference?
At the 2012 General Conference, the following legislation passed with 870 votes for an 33 votes against: Disability Awareness as AC Theme (20472-CO-Non-Dis)Each Conference shall designate that at least one Annual Conference session during the 2013-2016 quadrennium will have a theme centered on Disability Awareness to set an example for each District and Local Church. Resources and…
Wendy Deichmann on "The Sturdy Anchor of Doctrine"
Wendy Deichmann, President of United Theological Seminary, has written a very fine article in Catalyst on the role of doctrine in United Methodist theological education. I commend it to you for perusal and consideration.
Some very thoughtful posts on miracles
United Theological Seminary student Joseph Graves has written some really insightful posts on miracles and Christian belief. I strongly recommend checking them out and getting into the conversation. You can get to his blog by clicking here.
The Sacraments and Profound Intellectual Disabilities
The following is an excerpt from the talk that I’m giving in Cleveland tomorrow for the Values and Faith Alliance event, “Changing Perspectives: Spirituality and Service.” The gift of God’s love is not based upon ability, but upon the sheer generosity of God, expressed in the Incarnation. God did not come to us in Christ…
David F. Watson 