By Jeff Finley
Bob Roberts Jr., a Southern Baptist pastor, offered a prophetic message Thursday to Free Methodists and used his hosts’ theological heritage to urge them to become more involved at the global and local levels.
“Wesley had it …
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World’s Bishops Unite at GC11
By Jeff Finley
Sixteen current and former Free Methodist bishops from around the world gathered for breakfast Wednesday morning prior to the opening service of General Conference 2011.
The Free Methodist Church – USA has three bishops, and other international
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Heavenly Treasures, SEED Improve Lives Through Sales
By Christy Mesaros-Winckles
Around the world, many people struggle to support themselves and their families. Particularly in Third World countries, it’s difficult to start a business.
Yet, within the Free Methodist Church, there are two organizations that are providing training …
New Garden Celebrates Church, College Founders
By Jeff Finley
Leaders of the Free Methodist Church – USA and Roberts Wesleyan College celebrated their common founders — B.T. and Ellen Roberts — with the dedication of the Founders Garden on the Roberts Wesleyan campus.
“The Robertses founded …
Exclusive Theatre at GC11
By Christy Mesaros-Winckles
Spring Arbor University Professor Paul Patton brings Free Methodism’s principal founder to life in a series of short plays “Rescue the Perishing: The Road Traveled by B.T. and Ellen Roberts” each evening at 5 p.m. during General …
WMI Elects New Leaders, Celebrates Global Work
By Christy Mesaros-Winckles
Women’s Ministries International held its conference Tuesday, July 12, one day before the official start of General Conference 2011.
WMI is a Free Methodist auxiliary organization that places women at the forefront: organizing, supporting and creating new …
FM Chaplains Grow in Numbers, Diversity
By Jeff Finley
The Free Methodist Church – USA has 120 endorsed chaplains with accomplishments too numerous to report here, but few can match the record of Harry “Bud” Ansted who is among the many current and former chaplains attending …
Stearns to GC: Are We Practicing a Whole or Hole Gospel?
By Andrea Anibal and Jeff Finley
World Vision President Richard Stearns delivered the keynote address to the first evening assembly of Free Methodist General Conference 2011 (GC11).
The service kicked off with lively praise led by Glen Prior and Kelly …
Free Methodists Visit Key Sites of Church History
By Christy Mesaros-Winckles
Vast farmland, orchards and rolling hills dot the landscape of western New York.
This is the land of Benjamin Titus (B.T.) Roberts. New York state is where he served as a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
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GC11 Report – Light & Life Communications
Communication & Technology
Submitted by Jason Archer, Executive Director of Communication
There have been some significant changes happening in our World Ministries Center (WMC) in the past twelve months. I want to update you on a few of these changes …
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