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Wesleyan Church Position Statement on Immigration
Let us not be distracted or swayed by partisan fear or cultural suspicion. But let us also not be lulled into neutrality or silence. Indifference is not a faithful option. Let us instead be found faithful, walking in mishpat (restorative justice)…
A Wesleyan View of Global Poverty
This position statement has been drafted as The Wesleyan Church’s response to the issue of global poverty. For the purpose of this document and statement, poverty is defined as lack of access…
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The Church adopts official statements of the Wesleyan View on issues in order to encourage laity and ministers to integrate faith and life to respond appropriately and responsibly to current cultural…
A Wesleyan View of Women in Ministry
Prepared by the Task Force on Women in the Ministry appointed by the General Board of The Wesleyan Church; Revised 2019
Women in Ministry
en Español ECD Home Clergy Care Thrive Financial Women in Ministry Women in MinistryVision The Wesleyan Church affirms its long-standing commitment to full opportunity for women to be ordained to the ministry and to serve in any and all ministerial and...
A Wesleyan Approach to Race and Racism
The pursuit of reconciliation requires real courage and humility. We cannot claim to believe all people are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:28) while avoiding difficult conversations or making sacrificial changes that help us to build up the diverse…
General Superintendent’s Office
Wayne Schmidt General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church Vision Bio Newsletter Wayne Schmidt General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church Vision Bio Wayne Schmidt General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church Vision Bio Newsletter General Superintendent’s...
The Wesleyan Church and Homosexuality
The Wesleyan Church aims to approach questions over homosexuality as we do all matters—with grace and truth, rooted in Scripture, guided by the Spirit with love, and confident that even God’s difficult commands are for our good.
A Wesleyan View of Creation Care
The psalmist wrote “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Yet any honest reader of the newspaper or thoughtful observer of current events must acknowledge that all is not well..
A Wesleyan View of Domestic Violence
Wesleyans believe the family is a divinely ordained institution. Yet, we need to face the reality that across our world and within our churches violence casts its long shadow across many homes.
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A Wesleyan View of Gender Identity and Expression
What does it mean for Christ-followers to offer grace and love to persons struggling with intersex physiology or with psychological uncertainty about their gender role in relation to others?
An International Wesleyan View of Refugees
This statement on Refugees was adopted by vote of the delegates of the 2015 International Conference of the Wesleyan Church
General Conference unanimously affirms statement
Amid weighty memorial business, affirmations of beliefs were made and gave way to spontaneous and Spirit-led worship.
Sanctity of life
We believe that life is a gift from God and must always be regarded as sacred. We believe that decisions about the edges of life that were not even contemplated in previous times are now necessary.
The Wesleyan Church and sanctity of life
The Wesleyan Church firmly believes in the sanctity of life.
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Wesleyan Chaplains
ECD Home Clergy Care Thrive Financial Women in Ministry Many persons are finding ministry as a military or institutional chaplain to be very fulfilling. Chaplains are ministers who perform pastoral tasks in specialized settings. They must love people and be capable of...
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Dear Ministry Training Program Leaders Over the last few years, our division has been working together with Wesleyan Ministerial Development Leaders (professors and DBMDs) to articulate new outcomes and goals for what it means to be a pastor in The Wesleyan Church....
Church and Culture Booklet
This booklet is a compilation of The Wesleyan Church position statements on contemporary issues such as military service, equal rights, marriage, divorce, abortion, and more…
Ordination and Credentialing
Enroll Enroll ECD Home Ordination & Credentialing Learn Pursue Finance DBMD What is Ordination & Credentialing? When a person holds a credential in The Wesleyan Church, it symbolizes that God has called her or him to serve in vocational ministry,...
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Enroll Enroll ECD Home Ordination & Credentialing Learn Pursue Finance DBMD Ministerial Education Grant Education and Clergy Development exists to develop healthy, fit and effective ministers who transform lives, churches, and communities through the hope...
True Power: A Meeting with the President about Immigration
Today I had the honor to represent The Wesleyan Church in the most powerful place in the world, the Oval Office. As I sat in proximity to such power my heart was aching for those without power…
Aligning discipleship and membership
Introducing our strategic focus statement. The key message and vision statement remain the same. The missional focus reflects our commitment to the biblical Great Commission.
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A statement from the General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church regarding the Church of the Nazarene
Wayne Schmidt celebrates election of Filimao Chambo & Carla Sunberg as Church of the Nazarene Board of General Superintendents & responds to questions related to a COTN General Assembly display.
Articles of Religion
INTRODUCTION – LATEST ARTICLE – ABOUT THE WESLEYAN CHURCH Articles of Religion series introduction Wayne Schmidt I love learning more about what we believe as The Wesleyan Church (TWC) and that’s why I’m especially enthusiastic about the...
The Discipline
The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church is an essential handbook for pastors, church leaders and members addressing the organization, positions and doctrine of The Wesleyan Church.
Membership
Wesleyan Church membership means we are inviting baptized believers in Jesus Christ who fully agree and abide by our Articles of Religion to belong to the church and participate as members.
Thriving Clergy
en Español ECD Home Clergy Care Thrive Financial Women in Ministry Donate to the Clergy Care Fund All donations are processed through our Global Partners donor services page. Thriving ClergyVision We want ministry to be a joy, not a drag! Ministry has the...
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General Fund Your generosity allows effective ministry worldwide Give Emergency Relief Help respond to emergencies and provide relief aid Give Global Mission Give where directly to a missionary, project, or country Give Charitable Giving and Donor Information...
Education & Clergy Development
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General Board gathers for 155th session
General Board dives into first steps of the 15th General Conference business preparation this November.
Buffalo couple’s view of COVID-19 and justice
As tensions across the nation continue to rise, the Strands are becoming increasingly aware of the fear and uncertainty mounting in the Buffalo community.
General Board gathers for 151st session
The May 2024 General Board leans into being fully available to God’s movement in the world.
Holding on for dear life
Without dancing around the nitty gritty…would I have been a candidate for termination?
A United Front
Determine to go for at least one week without complaining about another Christian.
General Board meets for 142nd session
This is the first in-person meeting since November 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interim executive vice president appointed for Wesley Seminary
Dr. Yamil Acevedo serving at the helm of The Wesleyan Church’s seminary.
The Wesleyan Church Joins in Launching The Immigration Alliance
The Wesleyan Church has joined together with more than a dozen other denominations and organizations to form The Immigration Alliance.
More than words
Subsidiary organizations like Immigrant Connection demonstrate The Wesleyan Church’s commitment to action.
Higher Education
Learn more about The Wesleyan Church’s Universities and Seminary: BETTER TOGETHER It’s a statement of hope and of promise, and one that defines so well what it means to be Wesleyan. As Wesleyans, we believe God has created each of us to uniquely serve Him. And,...
Resettling refugees
General Superintendent Dr. Jo Anne Lyon: “In these days our faith must be greater than our fear and we must courageously continue to follow the teachings of Scripture to welcome the stranger.”
Bright future ahead
The post-COVID future can be bright because each of us can choose to make it so.
He Sapa New Life Ministry
He Sapa New Life has established a large community-based youth outreach program this past year to reach these youth by providing alternative positive activities and mentoring
California church partners with restaurant to feed others
Providing food and clothing to area residents has impacted FLC lay and clergy as they continue to learn how to best engage with and minister to people.
Baltimore: Before and After the Riots
Much of what is happening these weeks in Baltimore is not in the news. Rev Lynette Thomas, Pastor of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Baltimore, shares her first hand experiences of ministry in this city.
The Wesleyan Church speaks out on the June 26th Supreme Court rulings
The Supreme Court announced its rulings on two high profile cases affecting same-sex marriage on Wednesday, June 26. Both cases were decided by 5-4 votes.
A cup of cold water
Haitians living on La Gonâve now no longer have to question whether or not their water source is safe or clean or good.
Canada’s inaugural national conference held
“We are excited as we prayerfully pursue ministry opportunities and a vision for church health and multiplication, which is uniquely designed for the post-Christian context of Canadian culture.”
A foundation of hope and holiness
Embracing our Wesleyan DNA as we press into God’s mission in 2022.
Baltimore: Before and After the Riots
The attention of many has been drawn to Baltimore, Maryland after an incident involving the death of a man named Freddie Gray, taken into Police custody on April 12, 2015. This was followed by many days of subsequent protests, and then riots beginning on April 27th in...
Women in ministry: A historical view
Over 170 years of women in ministry in The Wesleyan Church.
Thrive in 5 – Relational – Empathizing with others
Reflecting God’s own triune nature, we are created to live in loving community with others. As pastors who love, it is essential that we empathize with others: to feel what others feel. People must sense that we understand them. People will know that we truly...
Whom Will You Choose
Even when others choose the opposite way, remain strong in your position to follow God.
A Theological Framework on Women
Affirming and empowering women in leadership at all levels in churches.
Reflections from a Wesleyan pastor in Christchurch, New Zealand
As one desiring to be part of an authentic community in our church and our wider city, I recognize this means we “rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.”
Whatever Happened to Theology?
Know what you believe so that you can live what you believe.
Top 10 social media posts of 2019
The things that moved us and made us smile in 2019.
The sadness of silence
Although not everyone understands how valuable a life is, I believe God is changing hearts among his church, and as Christ’s disciples, we should be champions for his redemptive work within the pro-life movement as well.
Lessons from Peyton Manning
One of the NFL’s most beloved quarterbacks, Peyton Manning has retired after 18 seasons. Ron McClung suggests what we can learn from the QB nicknamed “The Sheriff.”
Lost boys of America: riots, rage & redemption
A deferred dream became a nightmare on May 25 in Minneapolis.
What Questions Are People Asking You?
Meditate on how you can live in a way that points others to Christ.
General Board convened for final 2022 session
Newly elected quadrennial board closes the year with the 147th General Board session.
Thriving Together–Celebrating Women in Ministry June 2023
Thriving Together is a newsletter for women serving in or preparing for ministerial leadership in The Wesleyan Church. Each month, we want to embody 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you...
Tuesday, May 24th Summary – General Conference
The second day of General Conference began as the first … with prayer. How else would Wesleyans begin kingdom work? Wesleyans are a people of prayer.Following the opening prayer, Wesleyan Investment Foundation’s (WIF) Chief Executive Officer Craig Dunn took the floor....
Born to Lose?
Live in confidence that God’s Spirit will accomplish good things in you.
Women in Ministry Historical View
Over 140 years of Women in Ministry – The Wesleyan Church
11 things I learned at Kingswood University
Alecia da Cruz talks about the lessons she learned while a student at Kingswood University. And the lessons are things we can all take into consideration.
Our Defense Attorney
Walk in obedience today and in the confidence that you have a great Defender.
Great God!
The 2023 National Conference for The Wesleyan Church of Canada celebrates and honors God’s mighty kingdom work among them.
North American Wesleyans Reach Historic Milestones
The State of the Church address to the May 3-4 meeting of the General Board revealed historic gains for The Wesleyan Church of North America.
The “Good News” is …
Spiritual awakening on OKWU’s campus arising from intentional spiritual formation and deepening hunger for God.
Church multiplication grant adds momentum in Newark
Newark, N.J., is a city of challenges and broken systems, both in the areas of justice and education. But God is using Newborn Wesleyan Church to break barriers and minister within the community.
How to change the world in 7 days
I wish every Christian could experience a short-term mission and every pastor could lead one. It will change your world, I promise.
Toward a common sense solution on immigration
For years, the U.S. has had growing immigration issues. It is estimated that there are now over 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The contributing factors are complex.
FUEL 2024
FUEL is a space for Next Gen Leaders to be refreshed, equipped, and connected. Enjoy rest, intensives, worship, teaching, coaching, and fun. Join solo or with your team.
Join us at the 2016 GC2 Summit on the Church and Refugees
A historic refugee crisis suggests a historic response from God’s church. The GC2 Summit on January 20 at Wheaton will be a catalysis for that response. It’s free. Just get there.
Powerful Liturgy, Confident Living
Form liturgies to refocus your attention on God.
A Wesleyan call to a more permanent immigrant solution
Media around the world have been focused on the treatment undocumented immigrant families have received recently in the United States. Images of children separated from their parents have flooded the airwaves and social media. Voices crying out for justice and action...
No Miracles?
Rejoice that the tomb’s stone did not mark “The End.”
Aligning Membership and Discipleship
The Wesleyan Church is aligning membership with discipleship as never before. Membership is a path of discipleship.
You Can Do This!
Choose the ways you will say, “With God’s help, I’ll learn,” and how you will move forward.
Feel what I have felt
“We don’t want a Chinese pastor!”
Offering a Good Confession
Confession is the act of acknowledging and admitting to an offense.
We believe
Wesleyan contributors create discipleship moments, preserving and passing on our faith through the 2023-2024 Articles of Religion series.
Thriving Together–August
Thriving Together is a newsletter for women serving in or preparing for ministerial leadership in The Wesleyan Church. Each month, we want to embody 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you...
Rediscovering the purpose of spiritual gifts
The Spirit’s gifts reveal redeemed humanity bearing witness through our unity to God’s love and life.
Thriving Together- September 2024
PreacHer Sunday Is An Open Invitation to Men I might not be a pastor today if it weren’t for men. Before you read that statement and make certain assumptions about my theology, let me explain. Many women in ministry have shared heartbreaking stories of how men (males...
The nations are our neighbors // GS Newsletter — February 2025
“Immigration is an issue. Immigrants are people.” There are certainly issues to be resolved, but most important is our words and actions incarnating the Greatest Commandment.