This blog focuses on applying the Biblical & social Gospel as preached by the Reverend John Wesley, the founder of Methodism and friend of William Wilberforce, to society today.Special emphasis is directed toward issues concerning sanctity of life from a literal Biblical interpretation.As Jeremiah 1:5 says,"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..."
Monday, June 22, 2009
A Time of Learning & Spiritual Enrichment
As many of you know, I enjoy the study of Church History, especially pertaining to the Wesleyan-Methodist and Holiness movement. We can learn from our church fathers and see many trends and problems similar in today's world. This enables us to get a better perspective on things and appreciate our rich heritage. This photo is from a General Church History class I took last fall.
Dr. Mark Eckart (far right) our Indiana South Wesleyan District Superintendent was our professor for the 20 hour class. Dr. Jerry Pence,(far left) one of our General Superintendents guest lectured on Wesleyan Church's and the Holiness movement's history. (He even had us in stitches a couple of times. ) We thank Pastor Bob England and Paoli Wesleyan Church for the use of their beautiful facility.We were greatly inspired and learned quite a lot those two Saturday's. I'm the one dressed like Farmer Brown...
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