Stewards of the Wesleyan Way of Salvation Scott Jones www.extremecenter.com www.greatplainsumc.org

Bishop Scott Jones www.extremecenter.com www.greatplainsumc.org

The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism

The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism Why The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism Why? because Ministry is harder than I expected it to be

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy 18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins

The Key Questions: 1. How do I feel and think about my ministry? 2. Do I give my greatest amount of time and my best energy to what is most important and most fruitful?

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy 18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins 19th century—in America, migration of European settlers across continent

15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy 18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins 19th century—in America, migration of European settlers across continent 20th century—ubanization, globalization, secularization

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants Cultural—women, decline of social capital

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants Cultural—women, decline of social capital Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants Cultural—women, decline of social capital Technological—digital communication’s multiplier and speed Political —shallowness, polarization

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants Cultural—women, decline of social capital Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed Political —shallowness, polarization Global—environment, globalization

21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants Cultural—women, decline of social capital Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed Political —shallowness, polarization Global—environment, globalization Heb. 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever

Discussion at Tables Why did you offer yourself for service to Christ as a United Methodist clergy? What excites you about ministry? What frustrates you about ministry? Why is ministry today hard?

From Adam Hamilton, Leading Beyond the Walls 1. Why do people need Christ? 2. Why do people need the church? 3. Why do people need this particular church?

UM Distinctives connected instead of polarized

UM Distinctives connected instead of polarized itinerant not self-directed

UM Distinctives connected instead of polarized itinerant not self-directed global and local

UM Distinctives connected instead of polarized itinerant not self-directed global and local extreme center in organization, doctrine, social justice and evangelism

Discussion at Tables Why do people need Christ? Why do people need The United Methodist Church? Do our distinctives help us?

The Purpose of Our Ministry Wesley: “You have nothing to do but save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. And go always not only to those who want you, but to those who want you most.” 1 Corinthians 4:1: “Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries.”

Be Clear with People: Salvation is a journey

Be Clear with People: Salvation is a journey Salvation has a destination--maturity

Be Clear with People: Salvation is a journey Salvation has a destination—maturity Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car

Be Clear with People: Salvation is a journey Salvation has a destination—maturity Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car Always make the journey with others

Be Clear with People: Salvation is a journey Salvation has a destination—maturity Grace is fuel for the journey; faith is getting in the car Always make the journey with others Refuel regularly through the means of grace

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues Turn it around with grace

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues Turn it around with grace You are not alone

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues Turn it around with grace You are not alone Transform yourself and the world

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues Turn it around with grace You are not alone Transform yourself and the world Invite others on the journey

The Wesleyan Way of Salvation Following Christ is a way of life Love ultimately wins It’s a good world with issues Turn it around with grace You are not alone Transform yourself and the world Invite others on the journey Christ no matter what

If genuine revival ever comes to America, it will come through the United Methodists. They have done it before, if they will only remember it. They have the right doctrine if they will only preach it. They have the right organization if they will only use it.