Rick Christman
EMPOWERED: Day 25
Prayer Focus: For The Wesleyan Church to boldly live as a holiness movement in our day and time. Scripture: John 17:15-19 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” (v. 17) I’m not sure if I’m still ordained. Full disclosure, I am one signature short on my...
EMPOWERED: Day 24
Prayer Focus: For The Wesleyan Church to boldly embrace God’s mission as one body, united by one faith, serving One Lord. Scripture: Acts 1:4-8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses …” (v. 8) Jehovah Sabaoth, Lord...
EMPOWERED: Day 23
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Tri-State and Western New York Districts. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing … and teaching them to obey...
EMPOWERED: Day 22
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the South Carolina and South Coastal Districts. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,...
EMPOWERED: Day 21
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Penn York and Shenandoah Districts. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip...
EMPOWERED: Day 20
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Districts. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … And surely I am with you always, to the...
EMPOWERED: Day 19
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the North Carolina West and Northeast Districts. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,...
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EMPOWERED: Day 18
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Mountain Plains and North Carolina East Districts. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … And surely I am with you...
EMPOWERED: Day 17
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Kansas and Kentucky-Tennessee Districts. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to...
EMPOWERED: Day 16
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Greater Ohio and Indiana South Districts. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of...
EMPOWERED: Day 15
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Florida District and Great Lakes Region. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to obey …” (vv. 19-20) Dear...
Wesleyans in the News: April 30
Do you know these Wesleyans in the news?
Remembered: April 30
Remembering pastors, missionaries and leaders who faithfully served The Wesleyan Church.
EMPOWERED: Day 14
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Chesapeake and Crossroads Districts. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations …” (v. 19) Heavenly Father, We come before you...
EMPOWERED: Day 13
Prayer Focus: For Wesleyans to boldly embrace God’s mission in here, near, hard and far places in the Atlantic and Central Canada Districts. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to...
EMPOWERED: Day 12
Prayer Focus: Connectional moments at the 15th General Conference. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (v. 3) Our dear Lord and Savior, We approach your presence on this day realizing you have already...
EMPOWERED: Day 11
Prayer Focus: For delegates to vote God’s will on every General Conference memorial. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 … but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God. (v. 2, NRSV) Lord, 14 times Wesleyans have gathered at...
EMPOWERED: Day 10
Prayer Focus: The Wesleyan Church’s 15th General Conference business. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be...
EMPOWERED: Day 9
Prayer Focus: The Wesleyan Church’s 15th General Conference preparations. Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. (v. 3) Gracious God, We bring the General Conference leadership team, rally speakers and all who...