Joel V. webb

PASTOR – WRITER – Podcaster – THEOLOGIAN

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Church Isn’t For You

Church Isn’t For You

I’m going to say something unpopular. Church isn’t for you (or me). Yes, it certainly is beneficial and essential for us. But what happens at service is not ultimately about us. It is about Christ. While we are instructed by the word, encouraged by the worship, and...

Wesley & his foundation for Spirit-aliveness

Wesley & his foundation for Spirit-aliveness

John Wesley is seen as the grandfather, or great-grandfather of much of the evangelical, and charismatic movements. And right so! During the Great Awakening in England, and the advent of the Methodist movement, Wesley was the spearhead, along with his brother Charles,...

Misunderstanding Immigration and the Bible?

Misunderstanding Immigration and the Bible?

In recent days (as there has been since 2015). there has been a lot of back and forth between Christians on either side of the immigration debate. Those who I believe are true brothers & sisters in Christ hold to positions that in American politics can be found on...

The Gospel goes to Joe Rogan

The Gospel goes to Joe Rogan

Well...it finally happened. Wes Huff's interview on the Rogan Experience podcast aired tonight. Since the beginning of the situation between Wes and Bill Carson (you can read my take HERE), the internet exploded with people calling for Wes to appear on Rogan's...

How to Return from Exile

How to Return from Exile

Yesterday I preached my last sermon at Blue Water Free Methodist being on staff before I move on to what is next. (More to come on this in the near future). I felt to write down, and expand on what I spoke on in a blog post. You can listen to the sermon HERE. Jeremiah...

Against the World

Against the World

"If the world is against the truth, then I am against the world: - St. Athanasius Something that I have been reflecting on the last couple weeks is how we in the Church try to interact with the world. There have been in recent years strong currents seeking to have the...

Hi, my names is Joel

I’m a pastor who believes in the transformational power of the Gospel. In our day and age, with so much polarization, the Church is called to be the middle way between lawlessness and legalism.The Christian witness has been found through our history, and can be our guide, along with Scripture and the witness of the Holy Spirit into our future.

Our world is longing for something more, and I believe that a Church which is renchanted by the Gospel message can point people to Christ to see the transformation that only He brings.

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