Wesleyan revitalization of the church rooted in a theology of abundance

Anthony  Jason McCullough

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Wesleyan revitalization of the church rooted in a theology of abundance

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Anthony Jason McCullough. Wesleyan Revitalization of the Church Rooted In a Theology of Abundance. Wesley Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f2ae4fa5-cdc3-427d-8744-4dd649b63e8b.

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A. J. Mccullough. Wesleyan revitalization of the church rooted in a theology of abundance. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f2ae4fa5-cdc3-427d-8744-4dd649b63e8b

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Anthony Jason McCullough. Wesleyan Revitalization of the Church Rooted In a Theology of Abundance. Wesley Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f2ae4fa5-cdc3-427d-8744-4dd649b63e8b.

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Anthony Jason McCullough

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'How can Prattville First United Methodist Church employ a theology of abundance through engagement in the Wesleyan means of grace to overcome a religious identity of overwhelming scarcity? The author's project explores and focuses on this question through a re-envisioning of ministry structures within a local United Methodist congregation through contextual assessment, community collaboration and Biblical engagement. Through theological engagement with the subject of Biblical abundance, this project paper will articulate how a church can move from the power of a belief in scarcity to a practical holiness rooted in professing God's good news. Through small group conversations, experiential worship services, Bible studies, a sermon series, and intentional formation efforts, First United Methodist Church has grown in its orientation towards Biblical abundance, renewed religious identity and revitalization. The paper serves as a reflection on this transformation process with hopes to empower other local churches as they seek to discern and initiate revitalization in their congregations.' -- Leaf [2].

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