The Center for Pastoral Formation, Free Methodist Church USA

04/10/2026

Choosing the right educational path is a critical decision that shapes both personal and professional futures. Free Methodist educational institutions are committed to providing environments where students can excel academically while also nurturing their spiritual growth. Course offerings are designed to challenge and inspire, offering a world-class education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. You are invited to explore what our institutions have to offer. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of a particular field or seeking a community that supports your values, there is something for everyone.

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04/05/2026

"The same power that rose Jesus from the dead lives in us."
~ lyrics by Jeremy Camp

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04/05/2026

"He is not here,
but He has risen."
Luke 24:6

04/04/2026

"We press our ear against the space between death and life, and we listen."
~ Jan Richardson

04/03/2026

"It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. Now the women who had come with Him out of Galilee followed, and saw the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment." Luke 23:54-56

04/03/2026

"It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two." Luke 23:44-45

04/02/2026

"And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, 'This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.'"
Luke 22:19-20

03/18/2026

General Conference delegates voted Tuesday evening, March 17, to elect Fraser Venter as a bishop of the Free Methodist Church USA to succeed retiring Bishop Kenny Martin.

Venter currently serves as the FMCUSA’s strategic catalyst for love-driven justice. He will begin serving on the FMCUSA Board of Bishops on June 1, 2026. During the onboarding process, Venter will work for three months alongside Bishop Martin whose final day as bishop will be Aug. 31, 2026.

Venter received 124 votes from General Conference 2023 delegates who reconvened online for the special election. Ricardo Gómez, the Latin America area director for Free Methodist World Missions, received 106 votes. Mike Chong Perkinson, the superintendent of the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference, received 12 votes.

“Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Fraser. On behalf of the Board of Administration and the whole General Conference, it's my joy to congratulate you on your election as bishop,” said Amy Colgan Clark, vice chair of the FMCUSA Board of Administration. “We give thanks to God for your willingness to answer this call and for the gifts, the wisdom, and the faith you bring to this ministry. We recognize that this is a sacred responsibility, and we receive your election with gratitude, with hope and prayer. Please know that you’re already being surrounded by the prayers of the FMCUSA as you prepare for this new role. We look forward to the leadership you will offer and to the ways which God will continue to work through you in the life of the church.”

Please pray for Bishop-Elect Venter and his family as they prepare for this new season of ministry.

03/17/2026

Tonight's the night! Join us LIVE on our page at https://buff.ly/xd9YBZ8 for the 2026 Bishop Election at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Your presence and prayers are greatly appreciated as we come together in faith and unity. After the election has concluded, the Bishop-Elect will be announced across all FMCUSA social media platforms.

03/10/2026

We want you to be aware that tonight at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, our three bishop nominees will take part in a Town Hall Meeting. Our General Conference delegates posed questions to the nominees via a survey, and the nominees will be answering their questions. You are invited and encouraged to view it online on our YouTube channel. Here is the link: https://buff.ly/KxtZT7x.

Please be in prayer for the GC delegation as they will prayerfully vote on Tuesday, March 17, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for our next bishop to succeed retiring Bishop Kenny Martin. We will be hosting the election live on our page at https://buff.ly/xd9YBZ8.

02/11/2026

Dr. Guillermo Flores ofrecerá un grupo de Historia y Gobierno Metodista Libre en Pathwright los martes (y un sábado) en marzo.
• Para ver un esquema, https://fmcpastoralformation.pathwright.com/library/historia-y-gobierno-metodista-libre-229981/about/
• Registrarse, Course Enrollment Form https://www.cognitoforms.com/FMCUSA1/CourseEnrollmentForm
• El próximo curso será Formación Espiritual en abril y mayo después de Pascua

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