24 Hours that Changed Methodism in 2025
May 1, 2025
This week, we witnessed what may have been the most consequential 24-hour stretch in Methodism of 2025. Here were Four important developments.
#1 Bishop Scott Jones Statement
Here was Global Methodist Church (GMC) Bishop Scott Jones post on facebook on April 30th:
I regretfully and reluctantly have come to the conclusion that the United Methodist Church in Nigeria is using violence as an intentional strategy. My wife and I were present and nearly caught up in one violent act. Since then, there have been too many incidents where UMC people have brought machetes and guns to a property currently controlled by the Global Methodist Church. People have died and been injured. Property has been stolen and homes set on fire.
The GMC’s position is that we are willing for the courts to decide any claims that the UMC group wishes to bring. We believe that our position is strong and will be upheld by an honest judicial process. The four annual conferences voted unanimously to change their legal registration and to align with the Global Methodist Church. We are not a breakaway group, but we are the main Methodist group continuing the legacy of the last 100 years.
The GMC Assembly of Bishops has issued a call to prayer for peace all over Africa, including Nigeria. May God intervene and bring peace in Nigeria and all of the continent.
#2 Global Methodist Announce General Conference Location
The Commission on the General Conference of the Global Methodist Church announced the 2026 General Conference will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 30 through September 5, 2026.
This again solidifies the GMC as a truly global body. It also is the first time a Global Methodist General Conference is held on the continent of Africa. Thanks to Rev. Beth Anne Cook for pointing out the Free Methodist Church has had a general conference session in Africa.
#3 David Watson Preaches First Chapel Service at Asbury Theological Seminary
President Elect of Asbury Theological Seminary, David Watson, preached his first chapel service since the announcement of his new role. It is the beginning of a new era in Methodism’s most important seminary. I am very excited for Dr. Watson’s leadership at Asbury and look forward to going back and watching this message.
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About David Wesley Donnan
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A Prayer for St. Patrick’s Day 2025
March 17, 2025
Creator God,
We give thanks for life today.
We thank you for Patrick
and for all who have boldly
lived lives of faith in Christ,
even in the face of extreme hardship.
Help us this day not to be pinched once again
by the sting of sin.
Help us to remember Your love is greater than luck.
Father, today, would you drive out the sin in our life by Your Spirit,
so we may walk even closer in the love of Christ today.
May the same love which compelled Patrick to share the gospel in Ireland
stir our hearts to love our neighbors more fully today.
Amen.
400 Podcast Episodes in Romans with Jonathan Porter – The David Donnan Podcast Season 3 Episode 5
January 9, 2025
Jonathan Porter recorded over 400 podcast episodes going verse by verse through the book of Romans. Hear his fascinating story. We talk Romans, Follow Christ, and obedience to God’s guiding.
Listen to the interview on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.
Here the original Remnant Podcast on Spotify.
Mentioned: Romans Verse by Verse (#ad) by Grant Osborne.
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I write online about Methodism, devotional insights, and personal reflections. My primary goal is to organize my thoughts and explore meaningful topics. Along the way, I hope my writing inspires and encourages others on their journey.
David Donnan 