Same Sex Marriage and the Future of the UMC
A year ago, with input from others, I wrote a blog post called, A Way Forward for a United Methodism?. In it we offered suggestions for how the United Methodist Church might …
Three Short Video Clips From Wesley's England
During the last few weeks, I’ve been publishing excerpts from my new book, Revival, which focuses on the life and faith of John Wesley and how his experience and approach to …
Charles Wesley and the Music of the Wesleyan Revival
I’ve blogged recently about John Wesley’s life and faith, which is the subject of my new book, Revival. But I must also highlight another great leader in the…
Opposition, Persecution, and Perseverance
John Wesley challenged listeners throughout England (and Scotland, Ireland, and Wales) to a deeper level of commitment and a serious pursuit of a holy life. Wesley said that many…
The Foundry in London: Two Sides of the Gospel
John Wesley spent much of his time in London during 1738 helping to form a religious society that became known as the Fetter Lane Society. Religious societies were organizations…
God's Love for Sinners and Drunkards
As I look back over my life, the best parts all have something to do with the love of God. My choice to follow God has made me a better husband to my wife, a better father to my…
Visiting Wesley's England
As I prepare for tomorrow's webinar on my upcoming book, Revival, I wanted to share with you some special photos from my travels last year to England. The first five photos are…
John Wesley for a Divisive World
In one of his most famous sermons, “Catholic Spirit,” John Wesley wrote, “Though we can’t think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart…
A Way Forward for a United Methodism?
Over the last couple of months, a group of 80 United Methodist pastors have been meeting by conference call to discuss their response to clergy in the UMC who have officiated at…
It Is Time for a National Database of United Methodist Clergy
Every year I receive phone calls from District Superintendents in different parts of the country asking for suggestions for pastors who might have the experience and gifts to…