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Since the beginning of the Methodist movement, “Methodists” have spoken to the issues of the day as an expression of the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness. The General Board of Church and Society upholds the Wesleyan commitment to social holiness through witnessing to just social...

Vol. 1 Sermons 1–15The Methodist handbook of spiritual directionWith helpful notes and reflection questions for readers, William J. Abraham offers John Wesley’s 44 sermons in an easy-to-read format. Abraham reminds us that John Wesley was first and foremost a spiritual director—a theologian of the Christian...

John Wesley’s Doctrine of Justification provides updated scholarship on this pivotal doctrine of Methodism, providing a deeper understanding of a major tenet of the Christian faith. Mark Olson offers a comprehensive treatment of the development and exposition of Wesley’s doctrine of justification and how it...

Unmasking Racism: Coloring with Love in the Church, Community, and Academy posits that exposing, unmasking, and/or eliminating racism are prophetic responses to God’s call. Love of God and neighbor represent their foundation. Justice, equality, mercy, and love for all God’s children are one decision away—namely...

An interactive, full-color illustrated book designed for children ages 9 to 13 Fostering wonder and respect for the planet and all interconnected living things, this book shows children how to engage in nature and play a vital role in caring for the earth. Young people...

Revival, Reform, and Revolution in Global Methodism Essays from the 14th Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies This collection of essays reflects the plenary presentations from the Fourteenth Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies held at Pembroke College, Oxford, August 2018. These essays address the...

The Multi-Vocal Witness and Rich Diversity of Hispanic Protestant Churches In this collection of inspiring essays, nine diverse Wesleyan and PentecostalHispanic/Latino practitioners discuss what it means to speak prophetically on today's issuesrelated to the incarnational church, Campesinos, border church, cross-cultural ministry,missions, evangelism, politics, higher education, and leadership. This resource...

Jesus became human so that we might become divine Charles Wesley was a portrait painter, but he used words, not oils, as his medium. As the cofounder of Methodism, he was a preacher, poet, and musician. But, above all, Charles Wesley was an artist--a lyricist--and...

When seeking transformation, how much should we expect? An international group of Methodist scholars are united in the belief that another church and another world are not only necessary but possible. Holiness traditions, even though at times addressing matters too narrowly and at other times...

A Tribute to the Unique Contribution of Black Methodism to Black Liberation Theology and Womanist Theology A new Black theology of liberation that addresses the needs of people crushed under the prevailing systems of racial, gender, and heterosexist oppression in America Allen. Jones. Varick. Lee....