Wesleyan and Holiness
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GwenJoe Castillo Discusses Leadership Across Faith, Business, and Community Initiatives
Joe Castillo’s journey reflects a life dedicated to community impact through diverse leadership roles. Raised with a strong sense of purpose, Castillo pursued ministry and community leadership, navigating...
UMC Removes Asbury Theological Seminary from Approved Clergy Education List Over LGBTQ Stance
The United Methodist Church’s accrediting body has decided that Asbury Theological Seminary will no longer be an approved school to prepare United Methodist clergy. This decision marks a...
UMC Removes Asbury Theological Seminary From Approved School List Over LGBTQ Stance Disagreement
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has removed Asbury Theological Seminary from its list of approved institutions for students seeking ordination as pastors. This decision came after a closed-door...
UMC Drops Asbury Theological Seminary from Approved List Over Traditional Marriage Stance
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has distanced itself from Asbury Theological Seminary, a prominent institution known for its Wesleyan-Holiness traditions, following the denomination’s updated stance on same-sex marriage....
Seattle Pacific University Sues Washington State Over LGBTQ Hiring Investigation
Seattle Pacific University, a private Christian institution founded in 1891 by Free Methodist pioneers, has faced legal challenges over its policies regarding LGBTQ+ individuals. The university, which describes...
Seattle Pacific University Implements New Display Policy Amid LGBTQ-Related Controversies
Seattle Pacific University has introduced a new display policy that has sparked debate among its faculty and students. The policy allows the university to restrict expressions deemed incompatible...
Bridgeport Senator Investigates Response to Hundreds of Drug Needles Found at Free Methodist Church
Bridgeport officials are addressing concerns over hypodermic needles found on the grounds of the Shekinah Glory Free Methodist Tabernacle, a church located on Brooks Street. The church has...
United Methodism Removes Asbury Theological Seminary from Approved School List
United Methodism’s decision to remove Asbury Theological Seminary from its list of approved schools for ordination reflects a broader shift within the denomination. Asbury, located outside Lexington, Kentucky,...
Burien Free Methodist Church Files Lawsuit Over Homeless Encampment Regulations
Pastor Mark Miller and the Burien Free Methodist Church, also known as the Oasis Home Church, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Burien. The legal action...
