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An Even More Excellent Way: A Response to Joel Green on the Bible in Global Methodism
Should Global Methodist doctrine define what Scripture is or describe what Scripture does? That's the question posed by Joel B. Green in a new Firebrand article that criticizes my defense of the statement "Scripture is without error in all it affirms," which is language included in the proposed Articles of Faith to be considered by the General Conference of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) later this year. Green's article came in the form of a response to my critique of an e
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An Even More Excellent Way: A Response to Joel Green on the Bible in Global Methodism
Should Global Methodist doctrine define what Scripture is or describe what Scripture does? That's the question posed by Joel B. Green in a new Firebrand article that criticizes my defense of the statement "Scripture is without error in all it affirms," which is language included in the proposed Articles of Faith to be considered by the General Conference of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) later this year. Green's article came in the form of a response to my critique of an e
Matt O'Reilly
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Three Takeaways from Today's Panel on the Proposed Articles of Faith (Global Methodist Church)
One of the most important topics of discussion in the Global Methodist Church right now is the proposed Articles of Faith that will be before the General Conference meeting in South Africa later this year. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion about the writing and revision process for the Articles of Faith. If you haven't seen it, you should be sure to watch. We cover a number of major questions including: Why are we considering adopting these p
Matt O'Reilly
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Should the Global Methodist Church have new Articles of Faith?
Global Methodists are talking about doctrine and theology. That's a good thing. Twentieth century mainline Methodism didn't leave us a strong theological legacy, and I'm grateful to see us working through important questions of belief. As you might expect, questions have come up about the proposed Articles of Faith. Why are we considering such a proposal? What's the process for considering them? Why might we need a fresh statement of our beliefs? And then there are questions
Matt O'Reilly
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Perfecting the General Superintendent Plan: Global Methodist Bishops (part 6)
Earlier installments in this series have been devoted to commending the General Superintendent/TLC Plan and critiquing the Florida/Hybrid...
Matt O'Reilly
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Traveling Bishops or Residential Bishops? The Global Methodist Church
I've been writing a lot of late on the conversation around bishops in the Global Methodist Church. The outcome of the vote on the...
Matt O'Reilly
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Plain Spoken Interview: The Case for General Superintendents (TLC Plan) in the Global Methodist Church
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jeffrey Rickman of Plain Spoken to talk about the major plans for structuring the...
Matt O'Reilly
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Financial Implications for Churches: Global Methodist Bishops (part 5)
One of the big questions in the current conversation around Global Methodist bishops is the financial question. How much will each plan...
Matt O'Reilly
6 min read
Biblical Reflections on Bishops: Global Methodist Bishops (part 4)
What does the Bible say to the current Global Methodist discussion over the role of bishops? The question is easier asked than answered....
Matt O'Reilly
8 min read
Responding to Florida Plan Claims: Global Methodist Bishops (part 3)
The promotion of the Florida Plan for structuring the Global Methodist episcopacy comes with criticisms of General Superintendency Plan....
Matt O'Reilly
6 min read
Which plan moves too fast? Global Methodist Bishops (part 2)
Questions about bishops are front and center for the people of the Global Methodist Church (GMC). This is the second in a series of...
Matt O'Reilly
7 min read
Maximizing Spiritual Leadership: Global Methodist Bishops (part 1)
What is the primary work of bishops? That's one of the questions under consideration as the Global Methodist Church (GMC) prepares to...
Matt O'Reilly
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