Pete Bellini
Dr. Pete Bellini is the Professor of Church Renewal and Evangelization at United Theological Seminary. His areas of interest are our areas of interest … particularly the intersection of pneumatology
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The More Excellent Way
Following is an excerpt from John Wesley’s sermon, “The More Excellent Way.” This excerpt is included in a series of selections from sermons of twelve spiritual fathers, that can be
The Truth About John Wesley’s Famous Line
John Wesley, the driver behind the Methodist movement, was raised in the Church of England. His father was an Anglican priest. His brother was, too. Wesley was surrounded by churchmen.
A Layperson’s Primer (part two): The Choice
These posts are written especially for laypersons and those coming late to the conversation currently stirring within the UMC. Part one focuses on the heart of our current debate: connection.
Wesley’s Christmas Question: Have you faith in Christ?
(Today’s post is excerpted from The 19: Questions to Kindle a Wesleyan Spirit.) Have you faith in Christ? Well, do you? What a bold question! This was the first question
Encouragement for a spiritually dry Monday: You are not abandoned.
I’ve hovered in the doorway of doubt more times than I can count. As a pastor, as a Christian, as a human, I’ve experienced horrifying moments of unexpected doubt. It
You are chosen (a prophetic word for New Room 2018).
This word was given me to share with those attending the closing service of New Room 2018. I share it here in an abbreviated form so that if you were
Approving polity: Questions for United Methodists in a Pensive Season
(Following is an excerpt from The 19, published this year by Abingdon Press. The book addresses each of the nineteen questions asked of United Methodist ordinands since the days of
Do the Hokey Pokey (and other messages that will screw up your life).
The day they decided to make “The Hokey Pokey” into a staple in roller skating rinks was the day our country went downhill. Who thought it was a good idea
How men can support women leaders
The story is often told of a time when Bill Gates was speaking to a group of Saudi Arabian businessmen and political leaders. Most in the room were men; any
The shoulders on which we stand
Some of history’s more interesting Christian movements have been initiated by women. Consider these ten women, some from within the Methodist movement and some from beyond it. Aimee Semple McPherson
What you believe matters.
I am more and more convinced that biblical literacy and theological grounding is now our critical need. I was reminded of this a while back while working out at the
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