August 22, 2023
Several weeks ago, I was contacted by Rev. Jeffrey Rickman who serves as a local church pastor in the newly formed Global Methodist Church. He previously pastored in the United Methodist Church.
Rev. Rickman (Jeffrey) has established a podcast entitled “Plain Spoken.” He has recently begun a series of interviews with leaders from various Wesleyan/Holiness faith families. It is his goal to provide viewers with an informative panorama of those distinctive particularities unique to several different Wesleyan denominations.
Jeffrey invited me into an interview to be able to share with his viewers about the history, polity, and convictions of the Evangelical Methodist Church. What a privilege! His goal in this series is not to cast any group in a poor light, but rather, in a healthy way, to highlight those unique aspects of each group that might aid his subscribers and listeners in their overall understanding of the larger Wesleyan family.
You can view/listen to the entire interview - - CLIKE HERE for the EMC Interview.
In Jeffrey’s own words, the “Plain Spoken” YouTube channel “is for all who love and value the Wesleyan heritage in the Christian faith. I comment on current developments in Methodism/Wesleyanism, and sometimes Christianity more broadly. I conduct interviews, film conversations, and generate some independent reporting. I aim to reclaim things that have been lost and advocate for denominational bodies to do the same.”
He adds, “Join me as I try to talk about meaningful things in a helpful way.”
You’ll find the “Plain Spoken” channel by CLICKING HERE
We extend our congratulations and thanks to Bishop Albert Budiaki on FORTY-FIVE YEARS of faithful ministerial service to the LORD.
Rev. Budiaki serves as General Superintendent of the Christ for All Nations Conference of the Evangelical Methodist Church. Their conference has member churches in Canada, France, and the DRC in Africa.
From all of us in the EMC, Bless you Bishop Albert!