Something about me
I am a part-time local pastor serving Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and a participant in the Indiana Conference's Wesleyan ConneXion. I teach business communication at Indiana University in the Kelley School of Business.
I also contribute to The View from Here blog at Next Step Evangelism.
My wife, Lisa, and I have been married 23 years. Luc, 8, lives with us. Zach, 22, is a graduate of American University and working in campaign politics. JillAnn, 18, is at Hendrix College.
Contact me at johnmeunier at Gmail.
Words from Wesley
This love we believe to be the medicine of life, the never-failing remedy for all the evils of a disordered world, for all the miseries and vices of men. Wherever this is, there are virtue and happiness going hand in hand. There is humbleness of mind, gentleness, long-suffering, the whole image of God; and at the same time a peace that passeth all understanding, and joy unspeakable and full of glory.
— John Wesley
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Author Archives: John Meunier
Pornography and the UMC
So, let’s talk about pornography. When I was a teenager, I discovered magazines that show pictures of naked women. When I was an adult, I found the same pictures on the Internet. Most Christians consider viewing such pictures a sin. … Continue reading
The identity, mission, and method of the UMC
From the Constitution of the United Methodist Church: The church is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. It is the redeemed and redeeming fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by persons divinely … Continue reading
Learning to be the church from Weight Watchers
Regular comment writer on this blog Betsy has some wonderful insight about what fosters transformation in people: It is entirely possible to create an atmosphere of transformation in which each person is on their individual journey and also create an … Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Church, Discipleship
Tagged Church, discipleshp, Weight Watchers
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Invasive pastors as the key to Methodism
This is not a new observation, but I am struck today by how — for lack of a better word — invasive pastoral relationships were in the Methodism of John Wesley. Just look at the way of salvation that we … Continue reading
Posted in Methodism, Pastoring, Theology
Tagged john wesley, Salvation, United Methodist Church
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Book recommendation: ‘Scripture Way of Salvation’
I’ve been reading Kenneth J. Collins‘ wonderful book on John Wesley’s theology of salvation, The Scripture Way of Salvation. I highly recommend it for those who want a detailed look a the depth and nuance of Wesley’s theology. My one … Continue reading
‘Look what we did!’
The Parson shares his best advice for the pastoral success: The parson smiled. He remembered the best advice he’d ever received. “I do, Bruce. I do. You know, the best advice I ever got was when I was backing the … Continue reading
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You know what we get to do?
My brothers and sisters in Christ … You know what we get to do this Sunday (and every other day)? We get to proclaim the gospel.
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