A Journey Beyond: The Autobiography of G. Ross Freeman

by Freeman, G. Ross

• ISBN13: 9781577362111
• ISBN10: 157736211X
• Format: Textbook Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Providence House Publishers

Summary

Freeman spent much of his life working with others to enable pastors, empower laity, strengthen small-membership churches, and champion United Methodist Men. Written at the request of the United Methodist Men to affirm the ministry of men, this autobiography traces movements in which he has been a participant for more than fifty-two years under appointment.

As the need for military chaplains created a shortage of pastors, Freeman left Mercer University during World War II to accept responsibility for nine churches on the Georgia coast. During his appointments at this and other pastorates, he began his pursuit to build rural communities through rural churches. This passion led to his first leadership role in the South Georgia Conference as president of the Methodist Rural Fellowship. He eventually retired as editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate.

Freeman's journey from boy evangelist, preaching in abandoned churches and at backyard revivals, to Methodist leader and commentator is, without doubt, inspirational to all and is evidence of his unique talent a

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. ix
Prologue: The Party	p. xiii
Entering the Stream	p. 3
Traveling Rural Circuits	p. 19
Extending Horizons	p. 41
Enabling Pastors	p. 61
Inspiring Laity	p. 81
Relishing Ministry	p. 103
Encouraging Men	p. 129
Enjoying the Larger Church	p. 147
Understanding the Jurisdiction	p. 173
Cooperating with Leaders	p. 195
Dreaming for the Future	p. 215
Making the Story Public	p. 233
Epilogue: Beyond the Party	p. 251
About the Author	p. 266
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