by Vic Reasoner | May 31, 2023 | Devotional, Ministry Matters, Vic Reasoner
Psalm 11:3 is a rhetorical question. “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” It was never intended to evoke a response of despair and abandonment. Francis Asbury wrote in 1815, “We will not give up the cause—we will not abandon the world... 
by Matt Ayars | May 31, 2023 | Devotional, Ministry Matters
(Originally posted to mattayars.com on July 4, 2020. Used with permission.) Today is a good day to remember that true freedom is knowing Jesus. In John 8:31–32, Jesus says to his disciples, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you... 
by John Oswalt | May 3, 2023 | About Us, Ministry Matters, News and Updates
By John Oswalt The year was 1983. I was trying to settle into my new job as president of Asbury College, and I had a visit from Dr. Harold Burgess, professor of Christian Education at Asbury Theological Seminary and former colleague. He told me of his concern for Dr.... by Bill Kierce | May 3, 2023 | About Us, Ministry Matters, News and Updates
By Bill Kierce The year was 1993. I was a new student at Asbury Theological Seminary and a new evangelist with FAS. It was still close enough in time to 1983 that the founding vision of the Society was fresh in all our hearts. Dr. Kinlaw often referred to 40... 
by FAS Admin | May 1, 2023 | Ministry Matters
By Rev. Anthony J. Headley How do pastors function in the midst of such pressing and crippling demands that take a toll on their lives? Because of the limits to this article, I am unable to provide comprehensive or exhaustive strategies on coping. Instead, borrowing... by FAS Admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Ministry Matters
By Rev. Anthony J. Headley To say that the last few years have brought significant difficulties into the lives of pastoral leaders would represent the mother of all understatements. During these last few years, pastoral leaders experienced untold burdens placed on...