Despite the news I shared yesterday, it seems that God’s goodness is not done with me yet! I am thrilled, honored, humbled, and overwhelmed to share that on December 12, I was unanimously approved by the Transitional Leadership Council as a clergy person in the Global Methodist Church AND recognized as approved for ordination as …
A New Thing
The Back Story Over the past months both my current church and I have been discerning our denominational future. It became clear to me that my season with the United Methodist Church was ending and a new season with the Global Methodist Church was beginning. When FUMC Pearland/Redeemer did not reach the required vote to …
And I Laugh
I was recently asked, "Which Bible character do you identify with at this season in your life?" My answer has remained the same since I was first asked this question during the ordination process, likely because of my sense of humor and likely because people always seem to ask me this question in times of …
Me and NT Wright
I heard NT Wright speak for the second time this year. As he opened his lecture "The Roman Road: Through the Dark Valley," he spoke about his joy of reading scripture. A prolific author of over 80 books including 2 commentaries on Romans, Wright rejoiced, as well as any Anglican Brit can, that he was …
Trust and Obey
Here's my sermon from last Sunday, Trust and Obey, which combines my love for scripture with religious art and challenges us to see ALL of Christ Almighty. Christ Pantocrator from St. Catherine's Monestary in Sinai The scripture is 1 John 2:1-6. 1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But …
Not Just Another Sermon
RESET Marriage is not just another sermon. It's evidence that when we are faithful to God's Word, God goes to work in a powerful way. It's evidence that God's people want to hear the Word, the true Word, the whole Word, not the watered-down, culture-approved word.
A New Season
After a truly remarkable September, which I never could have imagined or orchestrated myself, I am thrilled to announce that I am now the Director of Discipleship at FUMC Pearland. This church is the sister church of Redeemer Manvel, where my family and I have worshiped since 2019, so we're still part of the same …
Wendy Heinemann 