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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
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
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
The Means of Grace: How Methodists Practice the Christian Life
John Wesley taught that grace comes through means — specific practices that open the soul to the work of the Holy Spirit. Prayer, Scripture, the Lord's Supper, fasting, and Christian conference are not optional extras; they are the ordinary channels through which God works.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
Entire Sanctification: Wesley's Doctrine of Christian Perfection
Entire sanctification — the Wesleyan doctrine that God can cleanse the heart from the root of sin and fill it with perfect love — is the most distinctive and controversial teaching in the Methodist tradition. This article explains what Wesley actually meant and why it still matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026
Between Pelagius and Calvin: Why Methodism Chose the Arminian Middle
Methodism has always insisted it is neither Pelagian (salvation by human effort) nor Calvinist (salvation of a predetermined elect). The Arminian theology Wesley championed is often misunderstood by both sides. Here's what it actually teaches.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026