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Memorials considered for General Conference 2016
General Conference 2016 is less than two months away, and this quadrennium’s Memorials (resolutions) have been released to the public. Please feel free to read and comment, if you so choose.
Two leaders nominated for General Superintendent
The Wesleyan Church is pleased to announce that Dr. Wayne Schmidt and Rev. Isaac Smith have both been nominated by the General Board for the office of General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church.
General Conference interest builds
Now that we have entered 2016, interest in the June 2016 General Conference in Buffalo, New York, is building. What are you looking forward to as GC16 approaches?
Why General Conference matters
Every four years, The Wesleyan Church gathers for General Conference to worship together, to consider pressing issues in the Church, to handle Church business, to elect leaders and to articulate a trajectory for the years ahead.
Gallery photos for installation of general officers and General Board
On June 8, at General Conference, new General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt, the other five general officers, and the 24 area representatives on the General Board were installed.
The 2016-2020 General Board of The Wesleyan Church is elected
On June 7, at the 2016 General Conference in Buffalo, N.Y., the following area representatives of the General Board of The Wesleyan Church were elected and will serve the Church for the next 4 years.
Memorials passed at 2016 General Conference
Discussion of Memorials (resolutions) was spirited but loving. The courtesy and wisdom of those asking questions and making comments were beautiful to see. Important business for the kingdom was done.
Dr. Jo Anne Lyon elected to General Superintendent Emerita and honored
The title of General Superintendent Emerita was conferred upon Dr. Jo Anne Lyon and she was honored with a special citation. Her personal testimony was moving.
Historic action: uniting the Ibero-American Wesleyan churches
The 2016 General Conference approved the creation of the “Ibero-America Established Regional Conference of The Wesleyan Church,” strengthening 19 countries in Latin America as a regional conference.
Saturday evening rally opens 13th General Conference
The opening rally of General Conference was filled with joyous singing and extraordinary stories from the Church’s past and present. Video reports replaced the traditional State of the Church address.
Saturday Seminars overflow at General Conference 2016
On the first afternoon of General Conference in Buffalo, N.Y., full-to-overflowing crowds were rewarded with high quality seminars.
Different seat, same mentality
As General Conference approaches, may the Holy Spirit unleash Wesleyans to be innovative and courageous in doing whatever is necessary to be a Kingdom Force in making disciples, multiplying churches and being a transforming presence.
Dr. Wayne Schmidt elected General Superintendent
The General Conference of The Wesleyan Church has elected Dr. Wayne Schmidt, by a strong majority, on the first ballot, to be the General Superintendent of the North American General Conference.
Join the General Conference live stream
You don’t have to miss one minute of General Conference 2016. For those not able to be in Buffalo to experience the event, live streaming is available.
Dr. Jim Dunn to lead new WIF ministry in 2016
Dr. Jim Dunn will join Wesleyan Investment Foundation (WIF) as Vice President of Church Relations at the rise of the June 2016 General Conference of The Wesleyan Church.
2016 Memorials
2016 Memorials These are the memorials that have been considered by the Committee on Memorials for forwarding to General Conference 2016. By clicking on each memorial, you can read it, see whether it is recommended, and comment, if you choose. Memorial...
Live streaming available at 13th General Conference
For those who cannot attend the upcoming General Conference in Buffalo, live streaming of the business sessions and rallies will be available.
Jim Dunn thanked by General Conference
Under Dunn’s leadership, Church Multiplication and Discipleship became a hub of local church empowerment in the denomination. Dunn’s leadership always reflected his love for the local church.
General Conference elects Rev. Anita Eastlack to general office
The General Conference, by overwhelming vote, elected Rev. Anita Eastlack to the office of executive director of the Division of Church Multiplication and Discipleship.
General Conference elects Janelle Vernon to general office
The General Conference, by overwhelming vote, elected Janelle Vernon to the office of executive director of the Division of Communication and Administration.
Summer Wesleyan Life released at General Conference
The summer issue of Wesleyan Life magazine was released at General Conference. It has also been launched on an all-new, more powerful digital platform.
Wesleyan Investment Foundation announcement: Dr. Jim Dunn appointment
Dr. Jim Dunn will join Wesleyan Investment Foundation (WIF) as Vice President of Church Relations at the rise of the June 2016 General Conference of The Wesleyan Church.
