David Lowe

Methodist Elder-GMC | Husband | Father | Wake Forest BA | Indiana Wesleyan MsM | United Theological Seminary MDiv. | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Theology Nerd |

[A Duarte 🐦‍🔥 @freemarketeer1]

We all know who has the ultimate Catholic Spirit… 😆

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@Bombasotta What school?

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@Bombasotta @earnestwesleyan DM me.

[Shane Raynor @ShaneRaynor]

I understand that many orthodox United Methodist congregations were not able to disaffiliate. If you’re in one of those churches, you have to make the best decisions you can based on prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit. When my congregation held its disaffiliation vote, I decided that if the vote didn’t pass, I would remain UM at least through the next General Conference to “wait and see.” Thankfully, my church passed the 67% threshold with a comfortable margin, so I didn’t have to wait and see. Because what we saw from GC was what we knew was going to happen. If my church had not disaffiliated, I would have either helped establish a GMC church plant in my area, or joined a congregation from another Wesleyan denomination. I doubt I would’ve stuck around the UMC, and I don’t recommend doing that to anyone now. Get a plan to head for the exit, even if it’s not right away. A church building isn’t worth it.

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@dfwatson3 @KeithMcilwain We know you like Dem Boyz….

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@freemarketeer1 @KeithMcilwain Good idea! I am an Anglo-Methodist!

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@freemarketeer1 @KeithMcilwain Minus the British stuff, right? Such as the monarch as supreme governor, rejection of papal jurisdiction in England, and rules about English church governance and civil life maybe…

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@KeithMcilwain Thank you, Keith for speaking out! I completely agree with you and not sure why we can’t just accept the articles as received from Wesley?

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

I haven’t even read this book yet and highly recommend it!

[Ryan N. Danker @RyanNDanker]

I decided to write a lay-oriented book on the Wesley brothers and early Methodism, an introduction to the message, context, and passion of the Wesleyan movement, and it is now available!

Link below.

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

@megbasham Especially when one is 6’7”

[Greg’s Wild West @gregwest120]

The sanctified soul has one defining characteristic: a strong family resemblance to Jesus, a freedom from everything that doesn’t resemble him. . . Will we agree to let Jesus make us one with him, as he is one with the Father?
- Oswald Chambers

[Shane Raynor @ShaneRaynor]

A Methodist can (and IMO should) freely seek the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pentecostalism came from Methodism (I think of it like a Methodism 2.0) and the charismatic movement has been vibrant within Methodist churches over the decades. Being filled with the Spirit shouldn’t be viewed as a merit badge, and we should avoid legalism and pressure when it comes to spiritual gifts. But they’re available and wonderful! I think of it like an expansion pack on a video game. Being regularly filled with the Spirit opens up new worlds and abilities for any Christian, including Methodists!

[Greg’s Wild West @gregwest120]

When the Son of God came from heaven to earth, he did not start a mega-church, rather he started a mini-church!
We all need a redemptive circle of friends centered on Jesus Christ!
The Wesleyan movement required them for 100+ years so they could “watch over one another in love.”

[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

Folks - if you can attend this event, it will enrich your journey with faithful leadership techniques. Our Charlottesville, Danville, and Valley South Districts will combine forces at this event at Ferrum College. Hope to see you there!

[A Duarte 🐦‍🔥 @freemarketeer1]

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[David Lowe @davidlowe76]

Wesley Institute at Wesley Biblical Seminary:
Wesley Institute offers online courses for pastors and lay people taught by trusted seminary professors and designed for every learner. https://t.co/MKZhclGwe3

[Shane Raynor @ShaneRaynor]

The Global Methodist Church affirming biblical inerrancy in its proposed Articles of Faith is a welcome and necessary step. It aligns with John Wesley’s views (although the English term itself wasn’t widely used until later).

[Shane Raynor @ShaneRaynor]

John Wesley did (and Methodism today does) teach baptismal regeneration with some qualifications. Methodists view baptism as a sacrament, not an ordinance. It has spiritual benefits; it's not just a symbol. But baptism is not sufficient for salvation. Infants and small children who are baptized must accept Christ personally later. Repentance and new birth are essential.