Lifestyle Articles
Building Togetherness in Marriage
August 27, 2010 By Mark O. Wilson - In: Feature Lifestyle Online Exclusive
Shortly before last week’s wedding ceremony, Frank, the bride’s father, shared the following marriage advice he’d heard a minister say decades ago during a ceremony.
I found that quite amazing, as I’ve always assumed nobody recalls anything the preacher says during a wedding, except “I pronounce you husband and wife” and “you may kiss the bride!”
Church Leader Talks about Importance of Spiritual Formation
August 12, 2010 - In: Holiness Leadership Lifestyle
Jan Hughes serves as co-pastor of Wesleyan Evangelical Church in Stockton, Calif., along with her husband, Bob, and also serves as the spiritual formation director for the Pacific Southwest District. Read about why she thinks spiritual formation is important in the life of a Christian.
Q: When did you become pastor of the church plant in Stockton?
I just began a co-pastor position with my husband on June 1.
Wesley's Timeless Financial Advice
August 9, 2010 By Keith Drury - In: Feature Lifestyle
John Wesley's "Trilateral"
Since John Wesley preached and wrote on Bible topics he dealt often with “money” and “materialism.” He preached on 1 Timothy 6:9, warning of the dangers of wanting to be rich. He preached on the hazards of increasing riches (from Psalm 62:10). When preaching and writing on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:19-23) he served up a tremendous amount of practical advice on legitimate expenses and excessive spending.
One Mosque and No Church
July 27, 2010 - In: Feature Lifestyle News
In the Këneta neighborhood of Durrës, Albania, the population totals 50,000 inhabitants. The number of churches in this section of the eastern Albania city pales in comparison: One mosque, one Mormon church, and no evangelical church.
In a country where Islam is the predominant form of religion, The Wesleyan Church has a presence, albeit a small one. Currently, two families of five and one single adult serve in Durrës, while another couple is raising financial support to serve in the city long-term.
Car Problems Lead to Salvation in Mozambique
July 23, 2010 By Tricia Allen - In: Feature Lifestyle News
Jim Pickett was scheduled to be in a northern province of Mozambique for a May baptismal service. But hours away from home–and his destination–his car broke down on the side of the road.
He and Pastor Chicana, a native of Mozambique, got the vehicle to the provincial capital for repairs but were still 10 hours from their northern destination. Jim knew he’d be forced to make other arrangements for the service.
