by Vic Reasoner | Nov 1, 2022 | Devotional, Ministry Matters, Vic Reasoner
Revelation was written to a discouraged church in the first century that did not understand God’s plan. They were under persecution from without and, as chapters 2–3 indicate, also had internal problems. Where do we turn when things don’t look encouraging outside or... 
by FAS Admin | Nov 1, 2022 | Books, Ministry Matters
History is not merely the recitation of names and dates. If we are to learn from history, it must be interpreted. Dr. Spann is a historian who was trained by the notable holiness historian Timothy L. Smith. Before beginning to chronicle the tug of war for the soul of... 
by Josh Hallahan | Sep 30, 2022 | President's Post
“Expect the unexpected” and “Roll with the punches.” These are two phrases we have heard many times and more than likely said several times. The message being conveyed is that we do not necessarily know what is going to happen and yet we can manage ourselves in a way... 
by Ron Smith | Aug 31, 2022 | Ministry Matters
The way to help the “soul of the nation” is one faithful step at a time. As the American government seeks to reinterpret her history devoid of Christian truth as a guide, she can never escape the reality that Christianity has played a significant role in the shaping... 
by Vic Reasoner | Aug 29, 2022 | Francis Asbury Institute, Ministry Matters, Preaching Holiness Today, Vic Reasoner
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your... 
by Ron Smith | Jul 12, 2022 | Ministry Matters
Francis Asbury (1745–1816) set foot on the North American continent on October 27, 1771. At that time there were only nine Methodist preachers on the whole continent and only 316 Methodist Christians. Asbury knew that the only hope to evangelize the New World with...