Methodist Mission at 200: Serving Faithfully Amid the Tensions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781791015985)

For more than 200 years, millions of Methodists have shared God's love with the world. Baked into the theological purpose of our mission is the compassion and resolve to relieve human suffering by offering healing, hope, and holiness everywhere in the world. Millions of Methodist people on every continent persist in serving faithfully amid the tensions and challenges that cry out for transformation. This book tells the story of these global efforts, beginning with John Stewart's ministry among the Wyandotte Nation in America, and what Methodists have learned about God's mission along the way. This book also describes how United Methodist Global Ministries is living out these lessons of cooperation, humility, relationship, and practicing holistic mission. Together, Methodists pursue and promote personal, social, and cosmic transformation. Together, we work and live amid the tensions that enrich and expand our awareness of Methodist identity in God's diverse world.

Author: General Board of Global Min
ISBN-10: 1791015980
ISBN-13: 9781791015985
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2021
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d