TY - BOOK AU - Allen,Charles L. TI - Meet the Methodists : an introduction to the United Methodist Church SN - 0687246504 PY - 1986/// CY - Nashville (US) PB - Abingdon Press, KW - CRISTIANISMO KW - RELIGION KW - METODISMO KW - IGLESIA METODISTA UNIDA KW - PREOCUPACION SOCIAL KW - GOBIERNO DE LA KW - MISION MUNDIAL N1 - Renowned United Methodist author and preacher Charles L. Allen introduces us to The United Methodist Church- what it is and why it exist. Allen explores church history and explains how the church evolved out of the impassioned thought and ministry of John Wesley. Meet the Methodist clearly and concisely explains the basic beliefs of United Methodist. It shows how these beliefs affect church stewardship, education, Sunday schools, reading and publishing, social and political action, structure, and world mission, Charles L. Allen concludes with a statement of love for the church, and an expression of grattitude for wath it has meant to him over his long and distinguished carrer. ER -