An aura of hope : United Methodism's next chapter in the United States / Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
| Author/creator | Weems, Lovett H. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Nashville : Abingdon Press, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xxi, 118 pages : charts ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | United Methodism's next chapter in the United States |
| Contents | Preface: The people God has given us -- Introduction -- I. How We Got Here. United Methodists and differences ; The two big divisions : 1844 and 2019 ; United Methodist trends in the twenty-first century -- II. Who Are We Now? Who are we after disaffilistion and the 2024 General Conference? ; An evangelical church in a liberal tradition -- III. Our Current Challenge and Opportunity. A diverse and inclusive church requires a growing church ; A Wesleyan way to grow ; The one necessary thing -- IV. Next Steps. A direction for annual conferences and congregations ; United Methodism's new frontiers -- Conclusion: An aura of hope -- Endnotes. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN | 9781791042448 |
| ISBN | 1791042449 (paperback) |
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