Rev. Joey Reed, OSL

united methodist pastor

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One Pastor's Thoughts

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.

Next Steps

Trinity UMC is sitting on a multi-stage rocket. We are ready to launch into the next major phase of life as a congregation. But there are several options as to how best to proceed. I've got several fuses in my hand, but I'm trying to discover which of these fuses are...

The Wounded Healing the Wounded

One of the most profound, yet confusing passages in the writings of the prophets is from the book of  Isaiah, chapter 53, verses 4-6. Isaiah 53:4-6 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and...

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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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My goal in writing is not to convince or convict, but to encourage thought and share information.

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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Think and Explore Scripture.
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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.