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Bishops Re-elected at GC11

General Conference 2011 delegates overwhelmingly voted Friday to re-elect the three bishops of the Free Methodist Church – USA.

Bishops David Kendall, David Roller and Matt Thomas each received more than 170 votes to win re-election. Arthur Brown and Matt… Read the rest

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‘Glocal’ Pastor: Seize World, Exalt Jesus, Befriend Muslims

By Jeff Finley

Bob Roberts Jr., a Southern Baptist pastor, offered a prophetic message Thursday to Free Methodists and used his hosts’ theological heritage to urge them to become more involved at the global and local levels.

“Wesley had it… Read the rest

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World’s Bishops Unite at GC11

By Jeff Finley

Sixteen current and former Free Methodist bishops from around the world gathered for breakfast Wednesday morning prior to the opening service of General Conference 2011.

The Free Methodist Church – USA has three bishops,

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Watch Thursday Night’s Worship Service

Watch the video of Bob Roberts, Senior Pastor and Founder of NorthWood Church in Keller, Tex., addressing the delegates and attendees of General Conference on Thursday night at Roberts Wesleyan College.

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Heavenly Treasures, SEED Improve Lives Through Sales

By Christy Mesaros-Winckles

Around the world, many people struggle to support themselves and their families. Particularly in Third World countries, it’s difficult to start a business.

Yet, within the Free Methodist Church, there are two organizations that are providing training and… Read the rest

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New Garden Celebrates Church, College Founders

By Jeff Finley

Leaders of the Free Methodist Church – USA and Roberts Wesleyan College celebrated their common founders — B.T. and Ellen Roberts — with the dedication of the Founders Garden on the Roberts Wesleyan campus.

“The Robertses founded… Read the rest

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Exclusive Theatre at GC11

By Christy Mesaros-Winckles

Spring Arbor University Professor Paul Patton brings Free Methodism’s principal founder to life in a series of short plays “Rescue the Perishing: The Road Traveled by B.T. and Ellen Roberts” each evening at 5 p.m. during General… Read the rest

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WMI Elects New Leaders, Celebrates Global Work

By Christy Mesaros-Winckles

Women’s Ministries International held its conference Tuesday, July 12, one day before the official start of General Conference 2011.

WMI is a Free Methodist auxiliary organization that places women at the forefront: organizing, supporting and creating new… Read the rest