Evangelical Renewal Fellowship in New England

"Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints."-- Jude 1:3

Welcome to the New England Conference Evangelical Renewal Fellowship (ERF)! We hope that you enjoy the information and links of our web site, and that you will join us in celebrating and glorifying Jesus Christ, who is the Son, Savior, and Lord. Yours in Christ,

Rev. Tom Bentum, ERF Executive Coordinator

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW CHRIST?

News:

The September 2008 Renewal Journal is now available online. This edition presents articles on: Making Evangelism A Priority: Getting Started; Taking Evangelism Personally; The Prayer Corner; and Social Justice Through the Eyes of Wesley. The recent books reviewed include: The Bible and Other Faiths, Christian Responsibility in a World of Religions; Only Human, Christian Reflections on the Journey Toward Wholeness; and The Divine Embrace, Recovering the Passionate Spiritual Life.

A recent survey has found that Americans have a “non-dogmatic approach to faith.” In fact, 70 percent of Americans who claim affiliation to a religious body—including Christians—agreed that “many religions can lead to eternal life.” Nearly the same percentage said that “there’s more than one true way to interpret the teachings of my religion.” For a discussion of these findings and their implications, see the Breakpoint commentary entitled, "Sweet Land of Tolerance".

For three reasons why sharing your faith shouldn't be so scary, see The Mission Society article "Uncomplicating Evangelism".

A new book, "I Once Was Lost" has wisdom for those trying to reach young skeptics. See the Christianity Today review "The Five Steps of Getting Un-Lost".

The ERF submitted resolution, "Resolution 212" regarding "Making Evangelism a Priority" was passed by the New England Annual Conference after some “friendly amendments were made and accepted.

Upcoming Events:

The ERF executive team meeting will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Exeter United Methodist Church, Exeter, NH.

Action:

Good News has initiated a new email newsletter, Good News Perspective, which is going out every two weeks to those who wish to receive it. A copy of the most recent newsletter is attached for your information. We encourage all to become subscribers to this new important publication. To receive Perspective, send your name and email addresses to: perspective@goodnewsmag.org.

The Church Ministries section of The Mission Society serves the local church in helping it fulfill the Great Commission locally, nationally and internationally and subsequently partners with the church to jointly facilitate the mobilization of other churches. Using New Testament church principles, they show you how to ignite your congregation for effective outreach. Learn how to mobilize your church.

For Christian books, merchandise, and fundraiser ideas, check out Fishnet Books, Etc's new web site at www.fishnetbooks.com.

Help your friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors understand and develop an evangelical Christian vision and perspective. Encourage them to frequent the ERF web site.

ERF publishes monthly e-bulletin reporting on news, events, and actions impacting evangelical renewal within the New England Annual Conference. If you have not yet done so, subscribe to the ERF distribution list and regularly receive the e-Bulletin. The current issue is also posted on the ERF web site.

You are invited to join ERF to work toward renewal within the New England Annual Conference. An ERF information sheet with membership application is available on-line for this purpose.

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