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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pray the date
I remain humbled by the privilege of serving as your General Superintendent. Thank you, once again, for entrusting me with this responsibility. I continuously ask for the Lord’s leading and your counsel as we seek to transform lives, churches and communities through...
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.
Wayne MacBeth thanked by General Conference
While Wayne MacBeth works with systems and structure with great detail, he also loves people, and doesn’t lose sight of the fact that each person he works with is made in the image of God.
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.
General Superintendent Schmidt addresses the General Conference
General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt called the Church to focused prayer as he reminded the assembly of the primacy of the Great Commission and being the apostolic church.
United Stewardship Fund proposals to be discussed at GC20
The United Stewardship Fund is “the way we unite vision, networks, leaders and churches to fund the mission of The Wesleyan Church.”
Newlywed pastor’s wife discovers “made new”
New pastor’s wife, Jennifer Jones, was attending General Conference, feeling inadequate in what God had called her to. Then, God spoke through healing, profoundly changing her.
Bobbie Strand honored by General Conference
Bobbie Strand has been an extraordinary servant of the Lord in churches, districts, colleges, and beyond. She has lent her expertise, her wisdom, and her spirit to help ministries thrive.
Global Partners’ Dennis Jackson passionately inspires the Church to join in mission
“We don’t just want a few. We want them all to come to Jesus,” said Dennis Jackson. Read more of what God is doing among the nations through Global Partners and its vision for the future.
Staff of General Conference hotel express gratitude for Wesleyans
Wesleyans left a mark on hotel staff in Buffalo. Jo Anne Lyon reflects on a conversation she had with a hotel bellhop.
Global Partners and Education & Clergy Development leaders re-elected to general office
Dr. Dennis Jackson of Global Partners and Rev. Russ Gunsalus of Education and Clergy Development are re-elected to office after being nominated by General Superintendent-elect, Dr. Wayne Schmidt.
Wayne Schmidt acceptance speech
Dr. Wayne Schmidt delivered an acceptance speech filled with humility and vision.
Scott Rhyno named chief development director for The Wesleyan Church
Newly elected General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt announced that Rev. Scott Rhyno will serve as chief development director for The Wesleyan Church.
“Transforming Presence” seminar was overflowing
“Transforming Presence” seminar participants gathered in a group and discussed the chapter entitled “Stuck” during the Saturday event.
Sunday night rally—modern-day pioneers
“Who will be our next pioneers?” This was the theme of the Sunday evening rally, led by Dr. Jim Dunn, executive director of Church Multiplication and Discipleship for The Wesleyan Church.
New title, same passion
No matter what she’s involved with as ambassador of The Wesleyan Church, Jo Anne Lyon’s greatest joy is still seeing lives, churches and communities transformed because of the hope of Jesus.
Small and Rural Church Pastors Networking Roundtable
Sixty percent of small churches are in small communities, not urban areas, and their ministries represent a significant contribution to their neighborhoods.
Faithful presence seminar a powerful example
For the last 27 years, the evidence of God’s work in Buffalo has been evident. The Wesleyan Church and various ministries have partnered to provide a faithful presence in the city.
The 2016 edition of The Discipline now available
The 2016 edition of The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church is now available.
General Superintendent Emeritus remembered for his faithful service to The Wesleyan Church
Earle Wilson experienced the welcome of heaven’s King Jesus with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
First “urban missional church” is approved
Norwood Wesleyan Church, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is urban missional, because it is “located and serving in a high poverty area in a metropolitan area of over 200,000 people.”
General Superintendent Emeritus Earle Wilson passes away
From the family of Dr. Earle L. Wilson: It is with a profound sense of conflicting emotions that we wish to announce the passing of our beloved husband/father/grandfather/and great-grandfather. Today we grieve the loss of someone who brought a tremendous amount of...
A call to prayer for United Methodist Church Special Session
Pray for this Special Session and for The United Methodist Church, asking God to anoint its leaders and delegates to seek first his will in all matters.
Habitat for Missions commits $500,000 for Global Partners missionaries
Habitat for Missions commits $500,000 to Global Partners missionaries. Read how your church can join this initiative.