This book explores the roots and revolutionary approach of the United Methodist Church through Fresh Expressions. It revisits the historical contributions of Susanna Wesley highlighting her innovative home church that defied the norms of her time. This guide invites readers on a journey to cultivate Spirit-led communities, blending traditional insights with contemporary needs. It’s an inspiring call to action, emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, and transformation, offering a roadmap for nurturing faith communities in today’s world.
From the Introduction:
What does it mean to be United Methodist? What unifies us with other Christians? What is distinct about our Wesleyan way of being church? Why does it matter? How do we expand the precious gifts of our faith and “bring forth treasures old and new” for the twenty-first century? We believe Fresh Expressions UM is a recapitulation of early Methodism that brings forward some of our best DNA into the present and future…
36 pages
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