Five Talent Academy

5 Talent Academy is helping to revitalize existing churches in the Virginia Conference as a part of All Things New.

[Brian Johnson @RevBWJohnson]

“When I preach I’m trying to convert them all over again - and me too.” “When I preach I expect God to create new life... I expect the God who said ‘let there be life,’ to say it again, and make it happen.” #5Talent

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The Word of God when it is preached is transformative for the hearer in what they are going through at that time. -- Bishop Lewis #5Talent

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There is a way in which eucharist interrupts our patterns, sneaks up on us and surprises us. #5Talent

[Brian Johnson @RevBWJohnson]

“If we are ascribing ultimate worth to anything other than Trinity, we will never be able to live in true community.” #5Talent

[Lindsey @LBeeFreeman]

Bringing everybody together! #QandA #5talent

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Why to put more emphasize on holy friendship: Because "the front door to communion is likely to be people's living room and not your sanctuary." #5Talent

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How you connect people in holy friendships is the antidote to consumerism. #5Talent

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If we are not making disciples, if we are not sharing the love of Jesus Christ, we might as well close up shop. - Bishop Lewis #5Talent

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What Gospel will your people proclaim when they leave out of the doors on Sunday? #5Talent

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Preaching "forms and informs" the saints as disciple-makers themselves. #5Talent

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The pulpit is the area where people need to feel strengthened, empowered and encouraged. - Bishop Lewis #5Talent

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All disciples need the Word to strengthen and encourage them. #5Talent

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The clear preaching of the Gospel on Sunday empowers the church members to proclaim the Gospel through the week. - Bishop Sharma Lewis #5Talent

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All disciples are made through preaching in one form or another. #5Talent

[Brian Johnson @RevBWJohnson]

“Y’all in Virginia love writing your bishop letters.” Well, now... #5Talent

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3 Fold Meaning of Preaching: To tell the Word by mouth; to live the Gospel message; to demonstrate the Gospel message. - Bishop Lewis #5Talent

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Preaching in your context: When things happen in the world, unfortunately like what happened at the Jewish synagogue, you sometimes have to change what you are preaching on Sunday.-- Bishop Lewis #5Talent

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When you are preaching, do you expect anything to happen? - Bishop Sharma Lewis #5Talent

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Handling the text is about "handling holy things correctly." -- Bishop Sharma Lewis #5Talent

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The preaching moment is a vehicle to grow and mature the people sitting in the pews. #5Talent