Webster’s Dictionary defines revival several different ways. One being an improvement in the condition or strength of something. Another is an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again. Then there is the religious meaning of a reawakening of religious fervor, especially by means of a series of evangelistic meetings.

All of the above are accurate descriptions of what is going on at the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church. 

Several months ago the congregation of the oldest church in Jonesboro broke away from the United Methodist Church national directorship. Wanting to get back to bible based theology, and move away from the unacceptable “new” doctrine  being handed down, like many other Methodist churches across the nation and most in north Louisiana, the members decided to strike out as an independent organization.

The move was risky in the fact that no longer did the church have the blanket of security offered by the United Methodist collaboration. It meant the district no longer furnished a pastor and finances were no longer guaranteed. 

Undaunted, the members took the bold step to re-establish the religious doctrines that John Wesley founded the denomination on and once again make the Methodist Church a thriving symbol of Christianity.

The result is that revival has come! 

Come and join in the exciting new birth of the JHMC led by the dynamic evangelist, Chris Witt, (shown at right with his wife) who is helping kick start the new beginning by leading services for the next three weeks. After that, new pastor Gary Green, who comes from Trinity Methodist in Ruston, will serve as permanent pastor where he will continue the exhilarating resurgence being felt. 

Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church is located at 402 4th Street in Jonesboro. Sunday services begin at 11:00 am.