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2007 Recipients of the Society of John Wesley Award"Walking the halls at the United Methodist Home for Children under Rev. Arthur's leadership felt like walking on sacred ground," says Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson, president, Wesley Theological Seminary. "In his 36 years at the Children's Home, Rev. Arthur took the program from modest staff and transformed it to a state-of-the-art, contemporary facility for troubled youth."Keary Kincannon has had a dramatic impact on the Route 1 Corridor," says Rev. [...] |
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A Hymn for St. Nicholas DayA Hymn for St. Nicholas DayWords by James M. Rosenthal, copyright 1999Suggested Tune (87.87.87) such as Regent Square UMH 220, 304 1 Good Saint Nicholas of Myradeeds and legends tell of his fame;Saintly bishop, friend of children,B [...] |
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A Prayer for St. Nicholas DayGracious God, the giver of true and good gifts:As we await the festive service of the Nativity, may the example of Nicholas of Myra prompt us to give to others without thought of gain,and promote in us a yearning to aid those in need.We ask through Jesus Christ, who came to give abundant and eternal life. AmenRead the lyrics to A Hymn for St. Nicholas Day[...] |
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Alumni Donations Sustain Wesley's MissionWe encourage your participation in the life of this seminary. Although you have graduated and moved on - we remain your resource for theological education, fellowship, ministry and support. We are able to do this important work thanks to the many donors who generously support Wesley. These individual's and congregations' faithful gifts provide the resources required to operate one of the world's leading theological schools and equip hundreds of church leaders annually. [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates April 2006Table of Contents - Letter from the President- Being and Becoming a Mission-Centered Church- Resources - Upcoming Events- About eCalling for GraduatesFrom the PresidentDear friend,Begin with the end in mind. This is great advice for both sculptors and leaders. At Wesley, we encourage people to answer their call to ministry, but what is the goal of ministry? What [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates April 2007Table of Contents- Update from Ann- Marks of a Healthy Congregation- Unique Classes Offered During Summer Term- Upcoming Events- Grad News and Notes- About eCalling for Graduates- About Wesley______________________________Update from AnnDear Alumni and Friends,We had a glorious day last Tuesday [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates ArchiveFebruary 2008 issueJanuary 2008 issueNovember/December 2007 issueOctober 2007 issue[...] |
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eCalling for Graduates August 2006In this month's issue: Mike Slaughter comes to Wesley and information about other exciting eventsTable of Contents- From the President- Upcoming Events- Wesley's New Website Launches- Grad News and Notes- About eCalling for Graduates- About Wesley [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates December 2006In this issue of eCalling for Graduates, learn about the Christian saint that was the impetus for Santa Claus in Dr. Diedra Kriewald's Feast of Saint Nicholas service. Also, enjoy highlights from Dr. Lucy Hogan's Festival of Lesson and Carols service. Table of Contents- Feast of Saint Nicholas- Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent - Grad News and Notes- Upcoming Events- About eCalling for Graduates- About Wesley [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates February 2007Upcoming eventsCelebrating the music of Charles Tindley - Tuesday, February 13We have an extra-inspiring worship service planned for Tuesday, February 13. For this service, Wesley faculty members Dr. Bobby McLain and Dr. Eileen Guenther will lead a service of Charles Tindley spirituals. Tindley is one of the founding fathers of American gospe [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates February 2008Table of Contents- Lenten Spiritual Practices - Meditations on the Stations of the Cross- Funding Your Congregation's Ministry - Grad News and NotesLenten Spiritual Practices By Dr. Jessicah Krey Duckworth, Wesley's professor of Christian Formation and Teaching At the beginning of Lent my pastor encouraged our congregation to pick up a spiritual practice rather than give something up. Although I wanted to oblige, I [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates for March 2007Table of Contents- Update from Ann- Teaching Liturgical "Culture" - Responding to the Lost Tomb of Jesus- Unique Classes Offered During Summer Term- [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates January 2007"[The resurrection of Christ] means a new way of life has been unleashed upon the world where reconciliation is actually possible at last, where the things that have divided the nations and torn them apart can actually be addressed."- from an excerpt of an interview with Christian author Bishop N.T. Wright in this month's issue of eCalling for GraduatesTable of Contents- Wesley Ministry Network at a glance- Why this book?- [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates January 2008Table of Contents- An Invitation to Journey with Howard Thurman - Recommendations of Books by Howard Thurman- Resurrection Power (sermon from Dr. Larry Stookey's retirement service)- There's Still Time to Register for Lay Education Courses - Grad News and Notes- About eCalling for Graduates- About Wesley An Invitatio [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates July 2006Table of Contents- From the President- Profile of a Fruitful Ministry- Grad News and Notes- Upcoming Events- About eCalling for Graduates- About Wesley From the Pres [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates May 2006Table of Contents - Letter from the President- Learning from the Ancient Church- Resources - Wesley Happenings- Support Wesley- Grad News and Notes - Upcoming Events- About eCalling for Graduates From the PresidentDear friend,In the church I attend, we sing hymns from the 16th, 19th, [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates May 2007Table of Contents- Update from Ann- Letter from Dr. Doug Strong- Student Questions - Then and Now- Upcoming Gatherings at United Methodist Annual Conferences - Two Alums Receive Society of John Wesley Award- Upcoming Events- About eCalling- About Wesley______________________________Update from AnnMy Dear Alumni Friends,We had a glorious graduation at the National Cathedral on Monday, May 7, with [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates November 2006Table of Contents- Upcoming Events- Grad News and Notes - New Immersion Opportunities - About eCalling for GraduatesUpcoming EventsSeeing God, A Juried Art Exhibition - Now through December 15The Dadian Gallery will host Seeing God, a nationally juried [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates November/December 2007The Gospel of Peace Dr. Sathianathan Clarke delivered the lecture "The gospel of peace in a world of competing religious fundamentalism" on Capitol Hill in October. Below is a very brief excerpt from this significant lecture. ...Dirty hands and feet are the marks of peace-makers; antiseptic living is not a requirement for table-fellowship in God's peaceable kingdom. I believe this insight is extremely important for pastors, theologians and policymakers. [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates October 2006“The church must be like those around it but different. If your church community is nothing like the culture around it, it has lost its ability to speak. If it looks just like the culture, it has lost its reason to speak.” - from Dr. Scott Kisker's Missional Evangelism in this month's issue of eCalling for Graduates.Table of Contents- Missional Evangelism - Upcoming Events- Grad News and Notes - About eCalling for Graduates- About We [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates October 2007Incorporating Diverse Music into WorshipBy Dr. Eileen Guenther, associate professor of church music, director of Wesley's summer school and chapel co-director There are many reasons why we should incorporate diverse music into our worship services -- including those services considered traditional. If we start from the understanding that 70 percent of people's theology is formed by the songs they sing, it's imperative to share in the musi [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates September 2006Visit Wesley's campus and learn about other denominations' worship services. Our weekly chapel services and community events offer the chance for you to see how other denominations are evangelizing in an environment that requires respect of other religions. Please join us in exploring new ways to extend hospitality and the transforming love of Jesus Christ in the 21st century. Table of Contents- Litany for Theological Teachers - Prayer for Peace and Justice- Lay Mini [...] |
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eCalling for Graduates September 2007The Blessings of a Call By The Rev. Dr. William (Chip) D. Aldridge, Jr.As the admissions director at Wesley, I have the honor of witnessing the very amazing things that are daily, irrefutable evidence of the Holy Spirit moving people to do more for Christ in the world. Every time I open the mail, answer the phone, read an email or a fax, I am privy to inspiring stories of how God is calling people to serve for the rest of their lives. A young man emails me and says God [...] |
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Festival of Lessons and Carols for AdventArchbishop F.W. Benson developed the Festival of Lessons and Carols for Truro Cathedral in England in 1880. In 1918, Dean Eric Milner-White of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, England adapted the service for the chapel. Students of Dr. Lucy Hogan, Wesley's professor of preaching and worship, planned and carried out the Festival of Lessons and Carols for the Wesley community during the weekly chapel services o [...] |
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Sermon from Diedra Kriewald's Retirement Chapel"REFLECTIONS ON THE CALL" RETIREMENT SERMONDiedra KriewaldApril 17, 2007 May the God who called Jesus to his vocation at the Jordan river, the God who stands with each of us in our Journey, open our minds and hearts to seize these stories as our own, as we strive to serve the world, in Christ's name. Amen. Well, here we are - 25 years later. Lately, as I have mulled over these years in my mind, I keep coming bac [...] |
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Simply Christian bonus video excerptAn interview with N.T. WrightIn the bonus video that comes with the new Wesley Ministry Network course, Simply Christian, N.T. Wright speaks with Richard Hays of Duke Divinity School about the book the new course is based on and important faith issues. This in-depth, 75 minute conversation is divided into nine sections that can be viewed independently or together. The following is an excerpt from the section "Evil."Hays:[...] |
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Society of John Wesley Award RecipientsWesley Theological SeminaryRecipients of the Society of John Wesley Award of MeritPre-1985 Howard T. Brinton '44Douglass R. Chandler '29John H. Dawson '41J. Leas Green '19Nathaniel M. Harrison '18Paul E. Holdcraft ' [...] |
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Stories of Saint NicholasListen to the to the stories told during Wesley's December 5, 2006 Feast of St. Nicholas Chapel Service. [...] |
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Welcome AlumniThe Society of John Wesley Award of Merit Each May, Wesley Theological Seminary presents the Society of John Wesley Award of Merit to one or more individuals during the commencement ceremony. Through sacrificial leadership, these persons exemplify a high standard of commitment and devotion to God, the Church and Wesley Theological Seminary. Recipients are Wesley Theological Seminary graduates nom [...] |
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