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Technological Messiah? Revisiting the Promised Revolution

Posted on : May 19, 2014

Thereā€™s an eschatology of sorts in the hubbub ā€” indeed, in the hubris ā€” that attends so-called technological revolutions. Apocalyptic always makes epochs determined by ā€œbeforeā€ and ā€œafter,ā€ whether itā€™s the apocalyptic imagination undergirding the… Continue Reading

The Ministry of Order

Posted on : May 12, 2014

An elder in The United Methodist Church is ordained to the ā€œministry of Word, Sacrament, Order, and Service.ā€ Ordering the church for its mission and service is the third categorical duty of an elder. It… Continue Reading

Referring Jesus

Posted on : May 7, 2014

Your phone rings. It is the receptionist at the front desk. She says there is a lady there who is asking for food. You glance out your office window and observe an unfamiliar car parked… Continue Reading

Words Come to Life

Posted on : May 5, 2014

What follows is a devotion written for my congregation the week after Easter. With some adaption, I offer it to you as both academic year (in seminary) and appointment year (in the church) come to… Continue Reading
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January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

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December 16, 2022

AFTE is now accepting scholarship applications for 2023. Applications and required supporting materials are due in the AFTE office no …

July 1, 2022

A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) John Wesley Fellowships have been awarded to six doctoral students. The John Wesley Fellows …