Over 69 Years of Service

W.E. McCumber has served the Church of the Nazarene for over 69 years as preacher, college professor, revivalist, conference speaker, radio speaker, writer and magazine editor. He has served as senior pastor of First Church in Gainesville, Ga. since 2004. Many of his books are available through various outlets, which include Nazarene Publishing House and Barnes and Noble. On Palm Sunday he celebrated the 68th anniversary of his first sermon.

About This Website

This site will feature devotionals, Bible studies, personal stories and insights, poems and other compositions. Content will be added frequently from his writings. You are welcome to use this material for your personal enjoyment and reflection, but please do not reproduce anything without the author's permission. Your comments and suggestions are welcome and should be directed to W.E. McCumber. This web page is maintained by his son, Bruce L McCumber

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"Action! The Gospel of Mark"


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Was Jesus a Pacifist?

Well, he refused to let a disciple attempt to defend him by swinging a sword. A Judas-led mob came to arrest him, and Peter whipped out a sword and attacked the nearest one. Peter was a fisherman, not a swordsman. His intention was good--to fight for his master’s freedom. His aim was bad--he sliced off an ear instead of splitting the guy wide open. To Peter’s confusion, Jesus not only rebuked him for the swordplay, he restored the victim’s severed ear.
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Disorganized Christianity

I am weary of hearing persons, from teens to thirty-somethings, say, “I believe in Jesus, but I don’t need the church. I don’t like or trust organized religion.”

Okay, let’s talk about Christians who reject the churches. Let’s talk about firm believers in disorganized Christianity.
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New Testament Streaker
Memory Has Left The Building
The Duty and Danger of Opposing the "Emergent Movement"

influential friends

The following is a series of articles I wrote about some people who had a major impact on my life and work.
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