The #NextMethodism will be less focused on data and techniques and more focused on helping people come to faith in Jesus Christ and walk in the Spirit. The fullness of the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit will be emphasized.
The #NextMethodism will be much more interested in the power of God and much more humble about what we can do in our own strength. Instead of offering only what we already know we can do for others, we will learn (again) to offer the promises God makes to all of us in Scripture.
Formation in the #umc has been like balancing your checkbook. We are taught to write checks that we know we can cover. The problem is that Christian ministry never has been about the ability or strength of the leader. If it is, we do not have what the world needs.
We need to learn (again) how to write checks that only God can cover. Our job is to make promises that are too good to be true if it is about us and what we are able to do, who we can become. The good news this Easter is that there is One who is able. And he is willing!
