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The Allegheny West Global Methodist Church Provisional Annual Conference is committed to keeping Jesus Christ at the center of it all as we recognize & deploy the gifts & contributions of each part of the church in making disciples & sharing the Gospel.

06/22/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ON PARTNERING IN THE GOSPEL

The Christian faith is not a solitary religion. It’s more about building community, and it thrives when experienced in relationship with other believers. The Apostle Paul knew this. He planted churches all over the eastern Mediterranean Sea—and wrote letters to some of them to encourage them in faith and teach them sound doctrine.

His favorite church was likely the church in Philippi — which started in the house of Lydia and was attended by the slave girl delivered from demons, the converted jailer, and his household. The letter he wrote to them may well have been his last. He wrote from a Roman jail while awaiting ex*****on to thank them for their support and encourage them to walk with Jesus.

Early in the letter, Paul writes these words:

“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:4, 5).

Gospel ministry has always been a cooperative effort. Jesus received financial support from generous donors (Luke 8:3), and Paul received financial support from the Philippians. When Paul was in Thessalonica, the Philippians sent him aid more than once (Philippians 4:16). Now that he was in Rome, they sent him help again. Paul brought the Gospel to the Philippians, and the Philippians helped Paul take the Gospel to others. They were his partners in ministry.

Partnering in the Gospel is a privilege and a mark of spiritual maturity. I was raised in churches other people built and received the Gospel because others brought it to me. I grew to understand that my duty was to do the same for others.

Partnering in the Gospel is also a good investment. When the Philippians sent a gift to Paul, they never imagined his thank-you letter would become part of God’s Word—read by millions for thousands of years.

If they hadn’t partnered with Paul, our New Testament would be a little lighter. It’ll be a joy to meet the Philippian Christians in heaven and thank them for supporting the Apostle Paul.

With whom are you partnering in the Gospel?

Bishop Jeff Greenway

06/18/2026

Some Thoughts on Jesus—Who Came for Nobodies
It humbles my heart and quiets my soul that God—the God of all there is—the God who's surrounded by angels who declare His glory—the God to whom messengers attend and move with strength and speed at His will—the God of the Universe—that God—our GOD–CAME FOR NOBODIES.

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night” (Luke 2:8).

The Pharisees—the religious leaders of that time—spoke of six unworthy professions. Shepherding was one of them. A shepherd wasn’t permitted to give testimony in a court of law. A shepherd wasn’t allowed to go to synagogue. A shepherd was unworthy of entering the Temple because the requirements of their job kept them ritually unclean. On at least one occasion in Israel's history, shepherding was assigned as a punishment for sin. People simply didn’t hang out with shepherds—but God did.

Do you ever feel like a nobody? Left out? Passed over? Unclean? Listen carefully to what happens next—because this is great news for nobodies: Jesus came for nobodies.

I enjoy reading letters children write to Santa Claus. One little guy wrote, "Dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. You didn’t bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." But this remains my favorite: "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey—he’s 2. There is David—he’s 4. And there is Norman—he’s 7. Jeffrey is good some of the time. David is good some of the time. But Norman is good all ‌the time. I am Norman."

We’re not Normans, are we? No, we’re far from perfect. We're nobodies!

That’s the great news of Christmas! Jesus came for nobodies!

Bishop Jeff GreenwaY

06/15/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN

Jeremiah was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom of Judah in the years leading up to the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of God’s people. God planned to pour out His scalding judgment on Judah from the north.

“The word of the Lord came to me again: What do you see? I see a pot that is boiling, I answered. It is tilting toward us from the north. The Lord said to me, From the north disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land” (Jeremiah 1:13, 14).

Imagine a massive cauldron of boiling water that, when poured out, would destroy everything in its path. The agent of God’s judgment was the Babylonians. They would destroy Judah in Jeremiah’s lifetime.

Why? God’s people were repeatedly disobedient. When the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land, God promised blessing for obedience and cursing for disobedience. By the time of Jeremiah, 600 years after the people took possession of the land, their pattern of disobedience and sin had caused them to forget the Lord. God would take away the very thing He’d promised to them.

This is similar to a father who bought his son a car for the boy's sixteenth birthday. The night before his birthday, however, the son came home drunk. Realizing that his son lacked the maturity to own a car, the father put it up for sale. The boy’s sin deprived him of the good his father had planned for him.

We can also deprive ourselves of God's goodness if we’re not careful. The psalmist promises, "No good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless" (Psalm 84:11), and the Apostle Paul writes, "Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come" (1 Timothy 4:8). However, sin can cost us the very things God promises.

Every sin has a price attached to it, and it’s higher than we think. It includes the purity of heart that leads to a deeper relationship with God; and who knows what other blessings we might forfeit? If we understood the true cost of sin, we would be less tempted to commit it.

Resist sin and live, my friends!

Bishop Jeff Greenway

06/11/2026

A Tribute to My Dad
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12)

This isn’t a typical daily devotional. It can’t be. Today is my dad’s birthday. Harold Edward Greenway would've been 91 years old today. Today marks 17 years he has been absent from the body and fully present with the Lord—and I miss him. He was a great husband to my mom—the perfect father for me and my siblings—a gracious acceptor of his daughters-in-law and son-in-law—and beloved Papap to his ten grandchildren. He never knew his sixteen great-grandchildren, but he would have adored them! Our lives are richer because of his love and presence in. We are his legacy.

People often ask me how I learned much of what I know about ministry—and I learned most of what I know about life and ministry from watching my dad. Not only was he my dad, he was my pastor, colleague, and friend. I write today to honor him—his love, his life, and his legacy.

If you know me well enough, you know my love for my dad is deep; but it might surprise you to know we didn’t always get along that well. My teenage years weren’t always easy. I wasn't rebellious in the classic sense—but I was strong-willed. As a result, we frequently struggled against each other's will. If he thought one way, I would choose another. If he wanted one thing, I would desire another. If he was for it, I was likely against it. I always LOVED my dad—but I didn’t always LIKE him. In hindsight, our similarities caused our discontent. We could see things in each other we didn’t like about ourselves, and it was easier to express that about each other than to deal with ourselves. Over time, we came to understand the source of our angst with each other; and it became a source of great strength for our love for each other. Today, one of the greatest compliments people can give me is when they say they can see my dad in me. When Dad passed, there was nothing left unsaid or undone between us—except a desire for more time. I loved him then—I love him still.

Dad was my first pastor. He and Mom were the principal disciples of my early life. Dad’s influence on my life in preaching, teaching, calling, and mentoring is clear. I have his fingerprints all over me. Dad could see God’s call upon my life long before I wanted to admit it. He named it, but never forced the issue. When others would tell me they saw gifts and graces in my life, I would bristle; but Dad kept giving me opportunities to be exposed to ministry. He encouraged me to attend an adult Bible study in 10th grade when my faith needed to be stretched. He invited me to lead our church’s student ministries when I was still a student. When I was 19, our church hired me to serve on its staff; and He gave me the opportunity to lead worship and serve in various areas in the life of the church. When I finally responded to God’s call to ministry, he was not surprised and incredibly supportive.

My dad was also my colleague. His birthday always fell during our Annual Conference, and we would celebrate at his favorite restaurant—The Iron Bridge. When I was ordained as an elder on his 52nd birthday in 1987, he was one of the elders who gathered around me to lay his hands on my head and the first one to hug me when I stood at the altar as an elder of the church. For the first 20 years of my ministry life, we sat together in clergy sessions and annual conferences. I cherished those times. I also remember his self-awareness in realizing I needed to have other mentors who had experiences he didn’t have. While that circle expanded, none has ever come close to taking his place for giving the most valued advice. I’d love to pick up the phone and call him to hear his advice, but what I miss most is the consistent expression of his love and affection. I would give just about anything for one of his bear hugs right now!

So today, I take a break from words of encouragement on how to live life as people of faith in these times to remember a life well-lived. Harold Edward Greenway was my dad—my pastor—my colleague—and my friend. It’s my prayer that someday my family and those I have served will feel the same way about me that I do about him. My life is better because I am his son.

I'm honored to be the son of Harold and Betty Jo Greenway.

06/08/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE CLEANSING OF OUR SOUL

After committing adultery with Bathsheba and having her husband killed, King David’s initial impulse wasn't to ask for mercy. Instead, he chose to ignore the fact that he’d sinned. So God sent the prophet Nathan to awaken David’s conscience. Under conviction, David wrote a remarkable psalm of repentance which began with a plea for mercy:

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions” (Psalm 51:1).

David didn’t shift the blame for his sin like Adam and Eve had done. Nor did he blame God for making him a sexual being, or Bathsheba for bathing in plain sight. He simply begged for mercy. He relied on God as a merciful God.

Later, the prophet Daniel wrote:

“We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy” (Daniel 9:18).

All sinners need to know that God is the most merciful being in the universe, even to the worst of us.

David then asked God to do what only God can do:

“Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin" (Psalm 51:2).

The perversity of sin makes us feel dirty whenever we do wrong—if our conscience is working properly. We can bathe ourselves in water and use the strongest soap, but we can't rid ourselves of the sense of being defiled until we’re cleansed by God.

To help capture and convict thieves, banks frequently put packs of permanent dye in bags of stolen money. As soon as the thieves reach into the bag for the cash, their hands are clearly marked. They can use any kind of detergent and scrub until they are raw, but the dye won't come off. Their guilt is clear for everyone to see. Nothing can make them clean.

Apart from the cleansing work of Jesus Christ, every sin we commit leaves a permanent stain on our soul. The sin won’t be removed by time, regret, remorse, sacrifice, service, or anything other than the blood of Christ. But, as John reminds us:

“The blood of Jesus . . . purifies us from all sin . . . and cleanses us from unrighteousness" (1 John 1:7).

What can wash away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus, my friends!

Bishop Jeff Greenway

06/04/2026

We're so glad Tori Heath is preaching/teaching at Annual Conference this year! What are you most looking forward to as we gather at MVNU later this month?

Tori Heath is pastor at Asbury Global Methodist Church in Waterford, PA. She and her husband Dustin met at Asbury Theological Seminary and received their Masters of Divinity in 2018. Upon graduation Tori worked for a year in the seminary chapel office as the Coordinator of Worship, but always knew the local church is where her heart for ministry lies. Tori loves the local church because it is the beacon of hope shining the Light of Christ into our dark and weary world, where the ordinary and mundane become means of grace and healing. She highly values multigenerational ministry and life, believing it is God’s clearest vision of the Kingdom of Heaven. Tori and Dustin’s most treasured gift, baby Joy, turns 1 year old on Easter Sunday of this year.

06/04/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE PRESENT AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

Philippians may be my favorite of the Apostle Paul’s New Testament letters. It has been called Paul’s last will and testament. It may not be the last of the letters he wrote, but it is the most personal and revelatory about his situation.

It was written while he was under house arrest, chained to members of Caesar’s Praetorian Guard, for up to two years, while awaiting his eventual ex*****on. He is writing to dear friends from his sweetheart church in Philippi who had been supportive of his ministry from the very beginning.

The average person writing from this situation may have had a difficult time being hopeful, but not Paul. The entire letter can be summarized with the word “rejoice.” He can rejoice because of his unswerving belief in the Lordship of Jesus. That belief was the lens through which Paul looked at his past, present and future.

In chapter 1, he declared:

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

That belief changed everything Paul believed about his life, death and eternal life.

In chapter three, he shows us his priorities as he faces death:

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)

Two things were important to Paul as he raced toward heaven: forgetting the past and straining toward the future. He didn’t dwell on former achievements or failures. He kept his eyes on the finish line and pressed on with all his might.

If you have ever done something good for God, you might be tempted to rest, as though you have done enough. And if you’ve ever done something terrible, you might be tempted to dwell on it. But neither one is worth the time, and both must be forgotten in order to press on.

God remembers the good we do, so we don’t have to keep track. And he forgets our sins, so we can forget them, too! God forgets our sins and lawless acts (Hebrews 10:17). Like Paul, we can forget about the past and strain toward the future as we approach the finish line.

Forget what lies behind, and press forward, my friends!

06/03/2026

Registration is open for the clergy retreat this October.
The theme this year is Ephesians 3:17 - Rooted in Love.

Here are a few reasons to register now at AlleghenyWestGMC.org/events:
1. You know you'll want this time with Christ - why wait?
2. You'll get the best rates if you sign up before July 15
3. Registration closes completely on Aug 15
4. Did we mention that you already know you'll want to be there?

06/01/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT HYPOCRISY

One of the more damning indictments against a person professing faith in Jesus is the accusation of hypocrisy. The word “hypocrisy” comes from the ancient Greek word “hypokrisis”—which literally translates to “acting on a stage” or “playing a part.” The original word was ascribed to stage actors who put on a costume and played their role—often with such conviction that they helped the audience emotionally engage with the unfolding play. However, once the curtain falls, the actor is the same person they were before they donned the costume.

When people profess Christ, but simply “play the role, it can have a devastating effect. In the fifth chapter of Acts, we read the story of Ananias and Sapphira, a husband and wife who tried to play the part of being generous in their faith but were actually “playing the part” when they lied about something they did in Jesus’ name. Peter called out their duplicity and told them they lied to the Holy Spirit:

“When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.” (Acts 5:5-6)

This was the first church funeral and, to be honest, it was a bit spare. There was no liturgy, flowers, music, eulogy, or even a sermon—just a quick burial. Ananias died for the sin of hypocrisy. Three hours later, his wife died for the same thing.

The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a cautionary tale. Their hypocrisy ended up being deadly to their soul and body. It was also an important moment in the formation of the early church. The call to follow Jesus is not a costume we put on to play a part when the lights are on—it’s a reorientation of our life, being following Jesus as Savior and obeying Jesus as Lord.

Hypocrisy can not only have an eternal impact on our lives, it can also hurt others. The world is watching the way we live, and our unchecked hypocrisy can make it difficult for a person who lives far away from God to be open to crossing the line of faith.

Don’t just play the part, my friends. Live the life! People are watching!

Bishop Jeff Greenway

05/28/2026

SOME THOUGHTS ON GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

In the second book of Samuel, chapter 7, the people had firmly established David as king in Jerusalem, and he built himself a very nice home. But then he felt some conviction:

“Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent” (2 Samuel 7:2).

He wanted to build a house for God. David’s desire pleased God, who responded with this promise:

“The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you” (2 Samuel 7:11).

Sadly, things didn’t turn out the way David thought they would. In 586 B.C., the Babylonians destroyed the city of Jerusalem, blinded the king—David’s distant son—and took him back to Babylon. This appeared to be the end of David’s dynasty and was a terrible shock to everyone who had believed God’s promise.

Centuries later, however, Mary gave birth to Jesus, the son of David (Matthew 1:1). The angel said to Mary, “The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David...his kingdom will never end” (Luke 1:31-33). So when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the people shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David" (Matthew 21:9), and "Blessed is the king of Israel!" (John 12:13). God was fulfilling His promise to David.

David wanted to build a physical house for God, but God would build David an everlasting household. What God’s people didn't know and couldn't understand was that David’s messianic Son had been ruling from heaven’s throne since before the beginning of time. From a human perspective, the collapse of David’s dynasty was a theological disaster. But from heaven’s perspective, this was no problem at all. David’s Son was the eternal king of heaven and earth—He just hadn’t been born yet.

The promises of God find their ultimate fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). God gave David an everlasting dynasty through his great-great-grandson, Jesus Christ. And when Jesus returns, His kingdom will surpass David’s kingdom in every possible way, and it will never end. God always keeps His promises, even when they seem to fail.

Trust in God’s faithfulness, my friends!

Bishop Jeff Greenway

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