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Between the years 1736-1737, John Wesley was noted to have traveled between the Colony of Georgia and Spanish Florida. This was during the disputes between Georgia and Florida on their borders. Based on diaries, personal journals, maps, treaties and more, John Wesley was believed to have preached not only in Georgia, but Florida as well....

By W. Stephen Gunter

Evangelist Luis Palau shares his vision of a revitalized church, centered around a vital, faith-sharing culture. Palau shares some helpful anectdotes and advice for bringing evangelism back to the forefront of the church's focus.

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General Board of Global Ministries offers resources on United Methodist History, John Wesley, notable United Methodist Women and other related resources. View the available resources at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umhistory.

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By Donald W. Haynes
UMR Columnist

Conventional evangelism begins with the line, “I am a sinner.” Methodist evangelism begins with the line, “I am a child of God who is corrupted by sin.” 

A critical dimension of Methodism’s grace theology is the prevenience of God’s grace, which precedes human free will. 

By: Henry H. Knight III
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc., November 1, 1992
ISBN: 0810825899
ISBN-13: 978-0810825895

The Presence of God in the Christian Life author: Henry H. Knight III asin: 0810825899

By: Dr. Henry H. Knight III
Publisher: Abingdon Press,  September 1999
ISBN: 0687074355
ISBN-13: 978-0687074358

The Conversation Matters: Why United Methodist Should Talk With One Another author: Don E. Saliers,Henry H., III Knight asin: 0687074355

By: Dr. Henry H. Knight III
Publisher: Abingdon Press, September 2001
ISBN-10: 0687087341
ISBN-13: 978-0687087341

Eight Life-Enriching Practices of United Methodists (United Methodist Studies) author: Henry H., III Knight asin: 0687087341

By: George G. Hunter III
Publisher: Abingdon Press (April 1987)

To Spread the Power: Church Growth in the Wesleyan Spirit author: George G. Hunter III asin: 0687422590

By: W. Stephen Gunter, Ph.D.

BY: DR. BRYAN STONE

By: Henry H. Knight III, co-authored with F. Douglas Powe, Jr.
Publisher: Discipleship Resources
ISBN-10: 0881774855
ISBN-13: 978-0881774856

Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith author: Henry H. Knight III,F. Douglas Powe Jr. asin: 0881774855

By: Dr. Bryan Stone
Publisher: Orbis Books, 1996
ISBN-10: 1570750696
ISBN-13: 9781570750694

Compassionate Ministry: Theological Foundations author: Bryan P. Stone asin: 1570750696

By: Dr. Bryan Stone
Publisher: Kingswood Books, 2001
ISBN-10: 0687052203
ISBN-13: 9780687052202

Thy Nature and Thy Name Is Love author: Bryan, P Stone,Thomas, Jay Oord asin: 0687052203

By: Dr. Stephen Gunter
Publisher: Kingswood Books, 1989
ISBN-10: 068721856X
ISBN-13: 9780687218561

Limits of Love Divine author: W., Stephen Gunter asin: 068721856X

By: Manfred Marquardt, John E. Steely, W. Stephen Gunter (translator)
Publisher: Abingdon Press, 1992
ISBN-10: 0687204941
ISBN-13: 9780687204946

This volume, first published in German in 1976, still stands as the most definitive, comprehensive treatment of John Wesley's social ethics.

John Wesley's Social Ethics: Praxis and Principles author: Manfred Marquardt asin: 0687204941

Edited By: Dr. Stephen Gunter, Elaine Robinson

Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN-10: 0687493633
ISBN-13: 9780687493630

Considering the Great Commission: Evangelism And Mission in the Wesleyan Spirit asin: 0687493633