{"id":2434,"date":"2019-06-20T14:40:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umc-eurasia.ru\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2019-07-16T17:38:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T17:38:55","slug":"wesleyan-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.umc-eurasia.ru\/en\/wesleyan-group\/","title":{"rendered":"WESLEYAN GROUP"},"content":{"rendered":"
author: Bishop Eduard Khegay
\nNovember 19, 2015
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The practice of Wesleyan groups has always been a strong point of Methodist movement. This type of accountability was widely spread in times of John Wesley\u2019s (he was the founder of Methodism). People would gather together in a small group, sharing their joys and hardships, success and misfortunes, their temptations and the understanding of God\u2019s will. That confidential communication would help the early Methodists in reaching sanctification, at the same time without becoming spiritually proud, praying all the time and caring of one another.<\/p>\n

I encourage all the United Methodists in Eurasia to become a part of a covenant Wesleyan group. If there is no such a kind in your congregation, you are free to make one with your fellow believers.<\/p>\n

During the twenty plus years I\u2019ve been a part of different Wesleyan groups. Each time I got the appointment to serve in a new place, I would pray and look for my Christian fellow brothers who could be my close friends within the Wesleyan group. I could share my dreams and fears, rises and falls, sins and God\u2019s revelations with them. All those things would help me keep in mind the importance of being humble before God and courageous in moving forward.<\/p>\n

During these years I\u2019ve been studying and practicing the experience of different Christian and Methodist leaders. I\u2019d like to share some ideas that would be of good support in organizing your Wesleyan group.<\/p>\n

1.\u200b PURPOSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b mutual spiritual support<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b sharing soul\u2019s and spirit\u2019s testimonies with one another<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b exposing one another\u2019s sins and dangerous points<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b praying and sharing spiritual experience<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b spending outdoor time together (e.g. fishing, BBQ etc.)<\/p>\n

2. REASONING<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b pastors and lay leaders need spiritual growth and upgrade; it\u2019s close to impossible to be done on one\u2019s own<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b pastors and lay leaders fall when there is no accountability, transparency and support<\/p>\n

3. PLAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b start with a prayer<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b a group can be formed on the basis of occupation (pastors) or gender (solely brothers or sisters). The main principle is mutual trust and confidence<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b once a month or once a week meetings with sharing a meal<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b one day or weekend retreats, far away from daily routine<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b end with a prayer for one another<\/p>\n

4. SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION ACCORDING TO BROTHER JOHN WESLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How\u2019s your soul doing?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What are your relationships with God like now?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What has the Lord revealed to you this month?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What worries you?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What makes you joyful?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What success have you achieved this week, this month?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What sins and temptations are you struggling with?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b Do you live a modest healthy life?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b Are you wise enough with your finances?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How do you express your love to your family?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How do you share the good news with non-believers?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How do you serve the people in need?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b Do you follow spiritual discipline and use the means of grace?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How\u2019s your prayer life going? What do you pray about?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b How\u2019s your personal Bible study going?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b Is there anything that you keep in secret?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What positive habits have you developed within you?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What habits do you want to get rid of?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What three things are you thankful to God for at the moment?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u200b What way is the Lord leading your community?<\/p>\n

You can prolong this list and empower your Wesleyan group\u2019s meetings. May the Lord bless you in this direction!<\/p>\n

Be brave and humble!<\/p>\n

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