Those Methodists Go the M.I.L.E.

Responding to God in our Methodism requires we use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, employing scripture, tradition, experience, and reason to make our decisions and guide our ministries, which may include taking difficult stands on controversial subjects while maintaining the grace of God in our actions toward one another, even through schism.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches on Eliminating Racism, that it is necessary work for all of us, even though who don’t consider themselves racist, and the depths to which we must go to overcome it.

The Both/And of Methodism reflects found Rev. John Wesley’s dual emphases of thinking and living, employing head and heart, growing in personal piety and social ministries, engaging in many means of grace, and more.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches on the need to Enhance Lay Ministries, beginning with praying for individuals as they discern how God is calling them to serve at any given time.

The Rev. John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, preached and lived a theology of grace that pervades every part of our life, from before we believe until we have arrived at perfection in eternity.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches on the Methodist practice of Itineracy and Location, and that all ministry happens in a location where God is at work. This sermon was pre-recorded during the opening session of Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference in Meridian, ID, June 8, 2023.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches on Ministry that Matters, especially around the needs of housing and creation care. This sermon was pre-recorded during the opening session of Alaska Annual Conference in Fairbanks, AK, June 3, 2023.

United Methodist History, a quick snapshot of how Methodism began and unfolded.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth preaches about Mirror Talk and Window Work during his installation service. This sermon was pre-recorded during the installation event, May 20, 2023, Juneau, AK.

Volunteer Missionaries David and Shari Nelson, working through the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries share the stories of their call to missionary work in Ecuador.

Lay Member to Annual Conference and Pastor Shirley share the highlights and actions taken at the recent session of Annual Conference in June of 2023.