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@Bombasotta @earnestwesleyan DM me.

Hey guys! I've been working on a proposed alteration to the GMC BDD for General Conference. I only need about 5 more signatures at this point. If you want to sign it DM me

I understand that many orthodox United Methodist congregations were not able to disaffiliate. If you’re in one of those churches, you have to make the best decisions you can based on prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit. When my congregation held its disaffiliation vote, I decided that if the vote didn’t pass, I would remain UM at least through the next General Conference to “wait and see.” Thankfully, my church passed the 67% threshold with a comfortable margin, so I didn’t have to wait and see. Because what we saw from GC was what we knew was going to happen. If my church had not disaffiliated, I would have either helped establish a GMC church plant in my area, or joined a congregation from another Wesleyan denomination. I doubt I would’ve stuck around the UMC, and I don’t recommend doing that to anyone now. Get a plan to head for the exit, even if it’s not right away. A church building isn’t worth it.

@dfwatson3 @KeithMcilwain We know you like Dem Boyz….

@davidlowe76 @KeithMcilwain

"Discipleship is about deciding every day that we are going to follow Jesus, regardless of consequences or opposition." -@dfwatson3

@freemarketeer1 @KeithMcilwain Good idea! I am an Anglo-Methodist!

@davidlowe76 @KeithMcilwain Yeah we can explain the historical context and explain it in our modern day and add addendums… and then we can affirm the Jerusalem statement and call ourselves Anglo-Methodists haha

Methodism's Confessional Inheritance // This echoes my feelings. To get rid of the Methodist Articles of Religion is to depart from the Wesleys, Pope, Oden, & William Abraham. We need to keep the old Articles. #gmchurch earnestwesleyan.com/p/methodisms-c…

@freemarketeer1 @KeithMcilwain Minus the British stuff, right? Such as the monarch as supreme governor, rejection of papal jurisdiction in England, and rules about English church governance and civil life maybe…

@KeithMcilwain We need to expand to the 39 Articles and confess them

@KeithMcilwain Thank you, Keith for speaking out! I completely agree with you and not sure why we can’t just accept the articles as received from Wesley?

I haven’t even read this book yet and highly recommend it!

@megbasham Especially when one is 6’7”

I propose on short domestic flights, airlines should have a rule against putting seats back. It’s not necessary and it’s really irritating to person behind you! I don’t understand folks who do this for a flight under two hours!!

The sanctified soul has one defining characteristic: a strong family resemblance to Jesus, a freedom from everything that doesn’t resemble him. . . Will we agree to let Jesus make us one with him, as he is one with the Father? - Oswald Chambers

A Methodist can (and IMO should) freely seek the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pentecostalism came from Methodism (I think of it like a Methodism 2.0) and the charismatic movement has been vibrant within Methodist churches over the decades. Being filled with the Spirit shouldn’t be viewed as a merit badge, and we should avoid legalism and pressure when it comes to spiritual gifts. But they’re available and wonderful! I think of it like an expansion pack on a video game. Being regularly filled with the Spirit opens up new worlds and abilities for any Christian, including Methodists!

When the Son of God came from heaven to earth, he did not start a mega-church, rather he started a mini-church! We all need a redemptive circle of friends centered on Jesus Christ! The Wesleyan movement required them for 100+ years so they could “watch over one another in love.”

Folks - if you can attend this event, it will enrich your journey with faithful leadership techniques. Our Charlottesville, Danville, and Valley South Districts will combine forces at this event at Ferrum College. Hope to see you there!

Please watch @PlainSpokenPod live today. Please share these links with anyone! youtube.com/live/t2uZ3exZL…   facebook.com/share/1FhTJFE9…

Wesley Institute at Wesley Biblical Seminary: Wesley Institute offers online courses for pastors and lay people taught by trusted seminary professors and designed for every learner. wesleyinstitute.pathwright.com/library/

The Global Methodist Church affirming biblical inerrancy in its proposed Articles of Faith is a welcome and necessary step. It aligns with John Wesley’s views (although the English term itself wasn’t widely used until later).

John Wesley did (and Methodism today does) teach baptismal regeneration with some qualifications. Methodists view baptism as a sacrament, not an ordinance. It has spiritual benefits; it's not just a symbol. But baptism is not sufficient for salvation. Infants and small children who are baptized must accept Christ personally later. Repentance and new birth are essential.

@edstetzer Where’s Wesley Biblical Seminary at? They are growing! Orthodox Wesleyan’s.

@mporeilly @ShaneRaynor @millennialsins @markdtooley Awesome! I miss B’Ham a little. Mostly the BBQ, not the heat.

@ShaneRaynor @millennialsins @markdtooley Our church is in the process of planting a new church in or near downtown Birmingham. Launches January 2027. gatherbham.com

How do we not have any plans for a Global Methodist church plant in Washington, DC?