Elink Type: September 2016

Holiness has always been at the heart of the Wesleyan message. Yet, today, the life of holiness has all but collapsed among so many called “Methodists.” The recapturing of holiness must surely be one of the gravest challenges before us. Wesley would have been shocked to hear that the “people called Methodists” would someday advocate taking sins off of the sin lists in the New Testament and declaring them sacraments, or means of grace. But, these are the days we are in. Two months ago, I began a four part series on rebuilding our Wesleyan heritage. This third part focuses on the Wesleyan view of holiness. Next month will conclude with the Wesleyan view of the world.

Please stop by the Hospitality Room at New Room Conference!

As our nation continues its march toward Tuesday, November 8, and the election of our next President, we believe the Holy Spirit is calling the people of God to gather on behalf of our country and the generations to come to sow for a great awakening.

The Alumni Office would like to introduce you to our newest Ambassador, Mr. Jim Rice.

Asbury Theological Seminary’s Voices Collection tells the many ways our alumni, current students, faculty and staff are attempting something big for God. But what does that mean? Really it’s just a simple yes and an act of faithful obedience to Him.

Study online and stay on mission. Asbury Theological Seminary is now offering several hybrid degrees, which allow students to pursue their degree without uprooting their life.

The Office of Faith, Work, and Economics is pleased to announce that our third annual Asbury Project Event is set for November 10th & 11th, 2016. In partnership with The Howard Dayton School Of Business and Asbury Seminary we offer you a free conference open to the community. This an event that invites students, pastors, business and community leaders, and academicians to discuss faith, work and economics in the marketplace and how social entrepreneurship carries out Kingdom-minded initiatives using the business approach.

The holidays are inching ever-closer, which means all you ministry leaders feel like they’re already on top of us! Since you’re probably planning ahead, the Seedbed Farm Team wanted to let you know about a few Seedbed resources that might be good fits. Not knowing where you are in the planning process, we’ll share some across a few different seasons.

Dr. Craig Keener recently released Mind of the Spirit, Spirit Hermeneutics, and The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible.

Facilitating a confirmation class is a difficult endeavor. The Christian Faith can be complex, and this causes many young adults to have many questions. Dr. Phil Talon (PhD, St. Andrews) responds to the challenge with his confirmation guide, The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith.