1. Stewards of the Wesleyan Way of Salvation Scott Jones

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

3. The Wesleyan Renewal of United Methodism

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

5. 15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy

6. 15th and 16th century—printing, nation states and revolt against papacy 18th century—industrial revolution and dislocation, globalization begins

7. 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?

8. 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

9. 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

10. 21st Century Changes
Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants

11. 21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants
Cultural—women, decline of social capital

12. 21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants
Cultural—women, decline of social capital
Technological—digital communication multiplier and speed

13. 21st Century Changes Demographic—rural to urban, immigrants
Cultural—women, decline of social capital
Technological—digital communication’s multiplier and speed
Political —shallowness, polarization

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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?

17. 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?

18. UM Distinctives
connected instead of polarized

19. UM Distinctives
connected instead of polarized itinerant not self-directed

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

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

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

23. 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.”

24. Be Clear with People:
Salvation is a journey

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

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

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

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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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.