Friends, it’s been a long day! While we did have some petitions and resolutions to consider, today’s primary task was to elect those persons who will serve on our commissions over the next six years. For those not familiar with our process, these commissions help to accomplish the work of the general church between sessions […]
It was another great day. As usual, worship and Holy Communion were the first order of the day. Rev. Luciano Pereira Da Silva brought this morning’s message. One unique thing we experienced was that Rev. da Silva preached entirely in Spanish, so he had a translator on stage with him. It was great to hear […]
We began again this morning with Worship and Communion. I was excited to hear Rev. David Sablan preach, as he is the Board of Ministry Chair from the Mega Manila (Philippines) Annual Conference, and we have worked together on the Board of Ministry Cohort. During his message, he shared a quote that has stuck with […]
It was another busy but successful day in South Africa. We begin each day with worship and Holy Communion, and it is a blessing to be able to prepare our hearts and minds before we move to our important work. This morning, we heard from Rev. Dr. Diane Ury, the National Ambassador for Holiness with […]
Friends, the first day of General Conference has concluded. There is very little business to report today – in truth, only one major item of substance. However, there is MUCH to report about the worship we experienced this Sunday Morning. Those who know me well are aware of my love for the hymns of Charles […]
Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa!!! Well, as you can see, we made it safely. Ragan and I arrived late Wednesday night (noon in Alabama—the time is 7 hours ahead of home)—first, a quick update for family and friends keeping up with our trip. If you are only interested in General Conference news, you can skip […]
It was our last day here there was a great deal of work to accomplish before we left, and we were anxious about being able to get it all done. We started off our day by formally taking a vote to go to Africa in 2026 for our first “regular” General Conference. General Conferences in […]
Hola again from Costa Rica!!! Another great morning devotional from Rev. Dr. Kimba Evariste, President Pro Tempore of the Democratic Republic of Congo. I have to say our preachers this week have been phenomenal! I have been blessed and encouraged by every one of them. Dr. Evariste reminded us that he is hearing reports that […]
We started our day with a devotional moment that turned into a holy moment of worship. We began by hearing from Dr. Luther Oconer, professor of Global Wesleyan Theology at Asbury Seminary. His text was from Acts 6:1-7 and he talked, somewhat in jest, but also with some seriousness how this passage may have described […]
…WHOOOOAAAAA…we’re halfway there… Yes, it is our 4th of 7 days of General Conference 2024. We have made it to the halfway point. We are tired but our spirits are high. We finished the last of the committee work tonight and will now spend the next 2½ – 3 days in plenary work. There is […]
Running For The Prize 