Rev. Joey Reed, OSL
united methodist pastor
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Commentary and analysis from a distinctly Wesleyan United Methodist pastor serving in Western Kentucky.
Evening Prayers
A nightly prayer cross-posted to social media and shared with friends and family around the world.
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Answering Questions: A Sermon Series
For three weeks, we've been answering questions together. We took on "What's the Deal with Hell?" and we took a swing at "How Do I Know I'm Saved?" We've even asked and answered, "What's the Deal with Angels?" Good job on the questions, by the way. But I've saved the...
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All posts represent my own thoughts. While I draw on Wesleyan source material and frequently cite the United Methodist doctrines, all conclusions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the church I serve or my denomination.
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SOAP Bible Study
The sacred reading of Scripture invites us to partake of God’s Word and guides our contemplation.
Evening Prayer
Each night, I share a brief prayer to close the day’s efforts with friends and family across the country.
Rev. Joey Reed, OSL
Joey Reed pastors Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. You can track ministry there by visiting www.mayfieldfirst.com. Joey has served churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia. He has been serving on church staffs since 1991. Joey was ordained an elder in the Memphis Conference of the United Methodist Church in 2001.
He has served at the Conference and District levels as well.
Joey has a simple a mission: to challenge disciples to grow. Born in Savannah, Tennessee and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Joey is a graduate of Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee and Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently pursuing his doctorate through Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
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Find Your Purpose in Christ.
Think and Explore Scripture.
Learn Your Best Self.
Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Ignatius of Loyola set out to examine his thoughts, words, and deeds on a daily basis.
But it is Jesus Christ who offers us a new relationship with our Creator, a new way of living, and a community in which to share that life with others.
If you’re interested in becoming a follower of Jesus, or you’d like to deepen your practices of discipleship, I would love to help.