By Dr. Shane Stanford, Senior Pastor Beginning on August 29, delegates from Methodist and Wesleyan denominations around the world gathered to celebrate the 21st World Methodist Conference since the forming of the World Methodist Council in 1881. At that first meeting 135 years ago, brothers and sisters from various parts of the Wesleyan family agreed […]
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Cynthia Welcome from CUMC Memphis on Vimeo. Appointed as an associate pastor, Dr. Cynthia Davis will work under our core value Serve as the Executive Director of Serving & Engagement. She will cultivate a culture of engagement where every person is faithfully connecting his or her gifts and passions to needs inside and outside Christ Church. She […]
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Guest post by Dr. Corey Latta, Christ Academy director That God has called His people to love Him with their minds is undeniable. So vital to the faith life is loving God mentally that in Matthew 22:37, Jesus says it helps make up the first and greatest commandment — “Jesus declared, ‘Love the Lord your […]
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NOTE: Guest post by Dallas Pfeiffer, Congregational Care pastor Lawrence Kushner once wrote, “Some things, some very important things, just happen once…Yes, meditation in the prayer hall is vital, but equally so is taking to the streets. We are obligated, even commanded, to take responsibility for what is set before us to step forward into […]
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As our “year of prayer” continues, during Lent we will go to places of influence and power to pray for the needs of our city. We urge members of our congregation to join Shane & Maxie at these places as we offer our prayers. Wednesdays | 12:15-12:45 p.m. March 9: School District, 160 S. Hollywood March […]
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Prayer…is it simply a nighttime ritual or a meal time habit? What if it could be so much more? It is meant to be more, and we invite you to join us Jan. 21-23 for a spiritual challenge that has the power to change your life! Watch this brief (two minute) video from Shane to […]
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