JULY 6, 2025
Biblical Foundations of Evangelism
"From Scripture, we learn God is the primary agent in evangelism." -The Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner
In this forum, we explored how God's power working through the church can transform entire communities. The Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner serves Duke Divinity School as Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Methodist Studies & Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement. Kelly Rismiller serves West Lawn United Methodist Church in West Lawn, PA, as Director of Leadership Development and Volunteer Recruitment.
Sunday Sermon: Rev. Claire Clyburn
Rev. Claire Clyburn, District Superintendent of the Corridor District in the NCCUMC, preached the sermon "Practice Resurrection" on July 6, 2025. Click right to listen or download the transcript.
JULY 13, 2025
Good Theology and Sharing the Means of Grace
Dr. Daniel Castelo
serves Duke Divinity School as Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies & Associate Dean for Academic Formation.
Mike Mullin
serves Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY, as Minister for Discipleship and Youth.
Sunday Sermon: Mike Mullin
Mike Mullin preached the sermon "God, gods, and the Gospel" at Aldersgate on Sunday, July 13. Click right to listen or download the transcript.
JULY 20, 2025
Evangelism Meets Struggle
“The salvation we are called to proclaim is a holistic salvation—the salvation of the whole being, spirit, mind, and body.” -The Rev. Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz
In this forum, we explored evangelism as the practice of creating safe, welcoming spaces, uniting God’s eternal message with real human experiences of suffering, healing, and hope.
The Rev. Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz serves Duke Divinity School as Assistant Professor of the Practice of Homiletics and Evangelism, Director of the Hispanic House of Studies, & Foundation for Evangelism Fellow.
Rev. Ryan Canaday is the co-founder of FREE Recovery Community in Denver, CO and serves them as Pastor and Executive Director.
Sunday Sermon: Rev. Ryan Canaday
Rev. Ryan Canaday preached the sermon "You Are Not Damaged Goods" in our Sunday worship service on July 20, 2025. Click right to listen or download the transcript.
JULY 27, 2025
Why Evangelism? Putting 'Good' Back Into the Good News
"Friends, we don’t bring Jesus to people. The good news is Jesus was already there before we arrived.” -Pastor Carmen Cook
This forum explored joy, goodness, and love as the core message of the Gospel.
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton is Bishop of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Pastor Carmen Cook
is the pastor of Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn, Michigan.
Sunday Sermon: Pastor Carmen Cook
Pastor Carmen Cook preached the sermon "Press On" in our worship service on Sunday, July 27. Click right to listen or download the transcript.
Transcript coming soon
