In a brand new article on Wesleyan Accent, Maxie Dunnam shares a vulnerable "confession" about his early years in ministry. He talks about growing up in poverty and how that fueled a "sick determination to achieve" — a drive that eventually led to a recurring anxiety dream that didn't stop until he learned to surrender. As leaders in the Wesleyan tradition, we often talk about "going on to perfection," but sometimes we mistake that for "perfectionism" and sheer hustle. We try to "roar" with our own willpower when our human strength is actually at a whisper. We want to hear from you: When was a time in your ministry or leadership where you realized your "will" was roaring louder than your "power"? How did you learn to surrender that weight to the Holy Spirit?

Posted by World Methodist Evangelism at 2026-01-31 15:32:00 UTC