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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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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My son asked me, “What will it be like?” He was just learning how to drive and was quite interested in cars. I had told him it was time to have some mechanical work done on the old car we had. He wanted to know why I wanted to have the mechanic work on it. He wanted to…
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Recently I was watching a popular TV show – CSI. It seems to be the rage. Partially because of the intrigue and perhaps somewhat because it fuels the curiosity of people to know and to discover. God made us that way – with the insatiable urge to know and to discover new things. During the TV show, the investigators…
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Kevin Mannoia 