A Methodist Way of Life

What others have discovered from following A Methodist Way of Life

A Methodist Way of Life uses the framework of

Our Calling to further shape and suggest a rhythm for the life of the Church and its people.

It encourages a deeper relationship with God through daily worship and Bible reading, as well as through service and faith sharing.

A Methodist Way of Life is best lived out with others. Individuals are encouraged to use it with a partner, soul friend, or in a small group. Methodism has repeatedly affirmed the way in which small groups can enrich an individual’s faith. Groups and individuals may also find journaling a helpful tool to aid reflection.

Here are what a few Methodists following the this Way of Life have found.

Elaine - I know how much I need others to help me to grow as a disciple. A Methodist Way of Life encourages us to be accountable to each other in our walk with Christ.

Susanne- “Every few weeks I meet with a friend from church, in a local coffee shop, to talk through our a Methodist Way of Life commitment card. We challenge each other to see how we are ‘measuring up’ to the ‘We will....’ statements and we use the questions to start conversations about how we are living out our faith. We share the highs and lows of our faith journey and hold each other accountable in a friendly, non-blaming way. We both firmly believe that God is speaking to us through these conversations”

Rachel - “At one of our earliest a Methodist Way of Life gatherings we decided to begin at the beginning, with worship, focusing on prayer. We spent the next two hours (over food) discussing what prayer meant to us, how we pray, what we believe we are doing when we pray and debating what prayer isn’t. It was one of the most stimulating and helpful conversations about prayer I have had. 

Whilst we remain online I pray that we may develop a more interactive way of exploring how together we might journey along the Methodist Way of Life.

Heavenly One, you are beyond all knowledge and yet known to us. You are outside of our experience and yet deep within us. We commit ourselves anew to follow your will and to work towards your purposes that all the world might be transformed for the benefit of all creation. Fill us with hope, we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

On Monday we begin our journey of the commitment - We Will Pray Daily.