Methodism category: 329 books

Feeding, providing potable water, clothing, housing, education, and access to healthcare for orphans and vulnerable children will provide the United Methodist Church its raison d'ê·tre for the 21st century and beyond. It will serve to re-unite and re-ignite the Wesleyan flame that flickers tentatively...

The Holy Spirit movement in eighteenth century England gave rise to a religious revival that gave birth to the family of churches we know today as the wesleyans.  Thus, by his importance as the genius organizer, it is essential to know the life and thought of one of the pillars within the Wesleyan...

The authors set out to address the division within The United Methodist Church and contend that remaining united is hurting the church and the proclamation of the gospel.  Recognizing that conservative and progressive Methodists are sincere in their beliefs, the authors doubt that one side will convince...

This book offers a renewed vision and practical steps for United Methodists to work together in mission and ministry. These bishops of The United Methodist Church urge congregations to stand together, under God’s grace, to lead others to vibrant faith, steadfast hope, and joyful living. The authors...

From the preface: "Holiness or Hell" is a new book by Rev. W. B. Godbey, on the Bible line of full salvation. It follows his other works, viz.: "Sanctification," and "Christian Perfection," and treats the subject in a way that neither of the others do. The two...

This is the most complete collection of eBooks available by W. B. Godbey. It contains a total of FIFTEEN individual books, plus a collection of tracts and sermons. Any student of Godbey's would certainly be wise to add this to their library. The front page of this volume contains links to...

W. B. Godbey's booklet "Family Government" is a brief look at the Christian family and marriage. Truly, this is an institution created by God, and His Word has much to say concerning it. About the author: William Baxter Godbey (1833-1920) is considered as one of the most...

Maxwell Pierson Gaddis (1811-1888) was a prolific author and Methodist itinerant preacher. His best known book is his autobiography "Footprints of an Itinerant," which has been reprinted dozens of times.

This piece is a fictional, though quite lively, discussion between one Dr. Arminius and a selection of several interesting characters, including a young convert (James Sinceer), his lawyer friend (Hardhead), and radio preacher Dr. Calvin, regarding the doctrine of "once-saved, always-saved." ...

The United Methodist Church is endowed with certain responsibilities that allow scouting and civic youth serving programs to become a ministry. This is what differentiates us from a civic or community-based club. This Guideline will help explain the Office of Civic Youth Serving Agencies/Scouting...

You have been called to ministry with young people—those journeying through adolescence and those emerging from their teenage years to find themselves navigating the unpredictable and full-of-firsts years of their twenties and thirties. This sacred and exciting leadership role comes with dozens...

Reuben A. Robinson (1860-1942) was a Methodist itinerant preacher, who later threw his lot in with the Nazarene church. Despite all the good he did, and all the authority he held, he was best known as "Uncle Bud." No doubt this was due to his simple way of preaching and overwhelming way...

This book is a great look at the human soul. The soul is often spoken of in Christian circles, but do we really understand it as well as we should? This book would be a great place to look for answers to this question.   From the text: Among the mysteries there is none profounder...

This booklet was one of the first ever published by Carradine. In it, he takes on the lottery system in his home state of Louisiana, comparing it to modern-day slavery. (Keep in mind that this was not some arbitrary comparison, as Carradine lived and served during the Civil War.)  True...