{"product_id":"living-our-beliefs-the-united-methodist-way-paperback","title":"Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth L. Carder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou can believe anything and be a Methodist, just so long as you're sincere.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a misperception has deep historical and cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as you embrace the United Methodist way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beliefs are to be lived; doctrine is to be practiced,\" writes Carder in this updated edition of his 1996 bestseller. \"The authenticity of beliefs lie in their ability to shape people and communities into the image of Christ and to promote holiness and happiness. ...The important test of the validity of doctrines and beliefs for United Methodists is the kind of character they produce in individuals and communities and the actions they inspire in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eLiving Our Beliefs\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for new members, confirmation classes and small group studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one reviewer says, \"Bishop Carder invites us to both understand and live our beliefs. With deep understanding of Wesley's teaching, he inspires us to practice what we preach. That is the United Methodist way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Leader's Guide for this course, \u003cem\u003eLiving Our United Methodist Beliefs\u003c\/em\u003e, by George Hovaness Donigan may be purchased here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief and practices of the Christian tradition, Wesley's sermons and writing provide this stepping off point. *Living Our Beliefs** offers a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of *The Book of Discipline**. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as they live the United Methodist way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53489464934707,"sku":"9780881775716","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/LWcxDS-5I09780881775716.webp?v=1781524754","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/living-our-beliefs-the-united-methodist-way-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}