“Anchored & Reaching” is a thought-provoking weekly podcast designed for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Co-hosted by Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders who embody the dual values of being anchored in Christ…
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Book Release – Expressing Life
Read the Reviews: “In this reflection on faith and learning, Dr. Mannoia captures the essence of what makes Christian education so impactful. When done well, faculty and their students embark on a mutual journey of discovery that draws both parties closer to God. Dr. Mannoia’s admonition to think deeply about the revealed truths underlying one’s…
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VIA MEDIA You may remember that the idea of the via media is not really original to Wesley. It may havesome Aristotelian roots but really was more a description of Wesley’s ministry than aprescribed statement or position that he took — When he rejected the quietism of theMoravians and preached publicly; When he valued the…
Read MoreWhen Christian Leaders Fall
Every time we turn around it seems that there is a new crisis facing the Church that erodes or reflects poorly on the values, standards, and integrity of Christians and especially leaders in the Church. Embezzlement, mismanagement of funds, a televangelist caught in unbecoming activity, a high-profile divorce. It seems that the accounts are never-ending. Is it any…
Read MorePurity Culture Unshackled
There has, of late, been a growing interest and challenge among younger people on what has become known as “purity culture.” For some that is a warning signal that Christian values are being compromised. For others, it’s a signal that finally the imposition of warped expectations is being resisted – even modified. At the crux of the…
Read MoreHandholds for Unity in a Divisive Time
We are beneficiaries of a rich and long heritage in the Christian tradition with particular emphasis in personal transformation that comes from reflecting the Holiness of God. Consistent with this stream of Christian living, the issues of diversity are not foreign to our past or our ethos. As we stretch forward in fulfilling God’s heart for our…
Read MoreWomen in the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition
A Call to Full Participation Women in the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition The Wesleyan-Holiness tradition of Christianity affirms women in leadership at all levels in churches because of the teachings of Scripture, longstanding tradition of empowering women in pastoral leadership, and manifest evidence of God’s work in their ministries. Challenges to Women in Christian Ministry While…
Read MorePervasive Prejudice
Circumstances reported daily continue to underscore the brokenness of our condition and prejudices. Let no one say they are above it. Whether the sacrifice of countless black youth, or the vilification of people from Asia, or presumptions about young Hispanic people, or generalizations about white people, or the stereotyping and ostracizing of any other group —…
Read MoreWho’s Your Master: Discovering “servant” in Servant Leadership
Abstract The activities of a leader are a reflection of their nature. While leadership activities may be learned, the character and nature from which they proceed must be formed. In the formation of one’s nature a reference point, or master, will become the principal influence. The result is a natural reflection of the nature and priorities of…
Read MorePluralism Is Here
Whether we like it or not, the American culture is changing rapidly. Over many years, the trend toward pluralism has been growing and now is becoming reality. The idea that Judeo-Christian principles will be understood, much less accepted as de facto, is fast disappearing. Although there are clearly exceptions, the trend around us is unmistakable.…
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