By Water and the Spirit: Making Connections for Identity and Ministry (The Christian Initiation Series)

By Water and the Spirit, a 6-session study guide for use in small groups, contains the full text of the paper, ""By Water and the Spirit,"" describing the United Methodist understanding of baptism approved by the 1996 General Conference. This booklet serves as a resource for congregational leaders who are helping members make connections between the baptismal covenant and discipleship in daily life. Third book in the Christian Initiation Series.

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• Introduction to Christian Worship Third Edition: Revised and Expanded
• Methodist Doctrine: The Essentials, Revised Edition
• Think Like a Filmmaker: Sensory-Rich Worship Design for Unforgettable Messages
• The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity & Organization
• Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (Faith and Order)
• Wesley and the People Called Methodists: Second Edition