The Story of American Methodism

The Story of American Methodism
Author: Frederick Abbott Norwood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 1974
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780687396412

Traces the history of Methodism from the eighteenth-century Wesleyan movement through successive stages of theological development to its role in today's ecumenical movement

United Methodist Beliefs

United Methodist Beliefs
Author: William H. Willimon
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2007-04-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161164061X

This brief introduction spells out the major beliefs of the United Methodist Church in a clear, nontechnical style. William Willimon, the beloved United Methodist author, preacher, teacher, and bishop, discusses the great theological themes that United Methodists share in common with all Christians as well as the particular accents and emphases that characterize United Methodist understandings of Christian doctrines. In his engaging style, Willimon opens the door for further study, challenging the reader to move toward a continuing reflection on their faith. This guide will be of great value to those who are beginning their study of United Methodist beliefs as well as those who have long been in the church and want a helpful way to refresh their understandings of the distinctiveness of United Methodist doctrine.

The Methodist Experience in America Volume 2

The Methodist Experience in America Volume 2
Author: Russell E. Richey
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0687246733

This Sourcebook, part of a two-volume set, The Methodist Experience in America, contains documents from between 1760 and 1998 pertaining to the movements constitutive of American United Methodism.

Meet the Methodists

Meet the Methodists
Author: Charles Livingstone Allen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1986
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780687246502

An introduction to the history and theology of the United Methodist Church and its founder, John Wesley.