Wayne Schmidt's Wesleyan Ordination Succession
When Wesleyan General Superintendent, Wayne Schmidt, officiates ordination services, he is continuing a long, historic line of ministerial calling/leadership as the mantle is passed to the next generation. Wayne Schmidt was ordained by O. D. Emery (Wesleyan Church) O. D. Emery ordained by Louis Willard Sturk (Pilgrim Holiness). Louis Willard (L. W.) Sturk ordained by George B. Kulp (Pilgrim Holiness) George Kulp was ordained by Stephen Merrill (Methodist Episcopal) Stephen Merrill was ordained by Thomas Asbury Morris (Methodist Episcopal) Thomas Asbury Morris was ordained by Robert Richford Roberts (Methodist Episcopal) Robert Richford Roberts was ordained by the renowned circuit riding evangelist, Francis Asbury (Methodist) Francis Asbury was ordained by Thomas Coke (Methodist) Thomas Coke was ordained by a renegade priest named John Wesley (Anglican) John Wesley was ordained by John Potter, Bishop of Oxford (Anglican). From Potter -- there's a trail all the way back...
This is an opportunity for christians to share their faith. Doors that may not be open otherwise, are being openned now because alot of people are talking about this book and movie. It is time for christians to step up and be bold.
ReplyDeleteMark, Thanks for the shout out. Sorry I didn't find it until now.
ReplyDeleteHenry, I agree it can be an opportunity. However, we need to be more aware of how the church is being lead by the nose to whereever these market driven campaigns desire. Millions of people are waiting to see the love of Christ demonstrated while we spending millions of "Da Vinci Code" resources that, for the most part, have only impacted other Christians.
Peace,
Jamie