These are listed in the Discipline of the United Methodist Church in the section called the Doctrinal Standards of the United Methodist Church. John Wesley said the Bible should be read individually, systematically and daily. The purpose for reading the Bible is to know the will of God. Discipleship Bible Study, Precept Ministries, and other intensive Bible studies need to be encouraged. John Wesley believed that the Christian life must be lived in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Prayer is the connection.
He said to pray without ceasing. He prayed daily and at an early hour and at the evening hour. He also prayed at other times when necessary. He believed in private prayer and in corporate prayer. Every church should have an emphasis on prayer-encouraging altar prayer, studies on prayer, lay prayers, and intercessory prayers. .