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The Methodist Episcopal Church: How American Methodism Organized Itself
In 1784, American Methodists gathered in Baltimore and organized the Methodist Episcopal Church — the first independent Methodist denomination in the world. The decisions made at that Christmas Conference shaped American Christianity for two centuries.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
July 13, 2026
Methodist Class Meetings: The Small Group Movement That Changed Christianity
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
July 6, 2026
Charles Wesley's Hymns: Theology Set to Music
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 29, 2026
The General Rules: John Wesley's Framework for Holiness
John Wesley's three General Rules gave the Methodist societies a practical framework for holy living. Explore how these simple rules shaped one of history's most dynamic revival movements.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 22, 2026
Social Holiness: Why Methodism Emphasizes Community
Wesley famously wrote that 'there is no holiness but social holiness.' Far from being a slogan for political activism, this phrase captures Wesley's conviction that Christian sanctification cannot happen in isolation.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 13, 2026
Methodist Articles of Religion: Our Doctrinal Standards
John Wesley adapted the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles into 25 Articles of Religion for American Methodism in 1784. These articles, along with Wesley's Standard Sermons, form the doctrinal foundation of United Methodism.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 6, 2026
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, Experience
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral names the four sources Wesley used in theological reflection: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Understanding their proper order prevents serious error.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 30, 2026
Prevenient Grace: Wesley's Answer to Total Depravity
Wesley affirmed original sin and total depravity but refused Calvinist double predestination. His answer was prevenient grace - the grace that goes before, restoring to all persons the ability to respond to God.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 23, 2026
John Wesley's Three Simple Rules: A Guide to Holiness
John Wesley gave his Methodist societies three simple rules: Do no harm, do good, and attend upon all the ordinances of God. Simple as they sound, these rules encode a rich theology of sanctification.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 16, 2026