New President of Wesley Seminary appointed
Faculty member and assistant dean since 2011, Dr. Colleen Derr previously served as a denominational leader in The Wesleyan Church. She will succeed Dr. Jo Anne Lyon.
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Houghton ranked in top 50 mission-minded colleges
Houghton College has been recognized as one of the top colleges in the U.S. in regards to its commitment to missions.
IWU launches Justice Center for Human Trafficking
The new Justice Center for Human Trafficking will support research, provide resources, and sponsor initiatives to help combat the multi-billion dollar industry that buys and sells people.
What do You Fear?
Fear can become gripping. It clings like a leech. It strangles our faith and distorts our perception of what is real.
800 villages destroyed in Peru–Dr. Schmidt calls for prayer and aid
With scores dead and thousands homeless already, The Pilgrim Wesleyan Church in Peru desperately needs our help to lift up the love of Christ to a nation in crisis.
Joan Phillippe passes
Joan Phillippe is remembered for her teaching and music gifts, dedication to family, support of her husband Tom’s ministries, and for philanthropy to the church, missions, and higher education.
550,000 displaced, 85+ dead, and millions without drinking water in Peru
General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt has announced the opening of a Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund for the Wesleyan Pilgrim Church of Peru due to the current flood disaster.
550,000 displaced, 85+ dead, millions without water in Peru, you can still help us make a difference
Unfortunately, the severity of this crisis is not receiving much international focus,” said Dennis Jackson, Executive Director of Global Partners
IWU honors Wilbur Williams with retirement celebration
Wilbur Williams is known for his love for his students, as well as his 150+ trips to Israel. The beloved professor will retire this spring after 50 years of teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University.
SWU students show up to pray for new community
A large number of SWU students gathered to pray for a totally new kind of living community that is rising on the campus. (Video and picture gallery.)
New era announced for SWU Religion Department
Two key leaders have been added to the Religion Department at Southern Wesleyan University. Their focus will be on teaching and leading in areas of multiplication, discipleship, and renewal.
Because of Raj, they believed
When Raj’s church was severly damaged by a earthquake, he and his family surrendered their home to the congregation as a place to worship.
Darrell Two Bulls and Camp Justice
A tiny church in Rapid City is sharing Christ’s love, and seeing lives made new. You don’t have to be a big church to make a difference!
Military chaplains at The Cove
Wesleyan military chaplains came together for debriefing, inspiration, and fellowship at the biannual retreat at the Cove.
Under the hot African sun
Thousands of miles separate Kansas and Mozambique. And yet Christians from both locations gathered together to build a church where Jesus would be worshiped in a local Mozambican village.
South Carolina District serves firefighters during wildfire
(Picture gallery.) Volunteers from South Carolina District generously served countless firefighters who fought an area wildfire.
Women in ministry convene a Congress
Key leaders from five denominations gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities for women in ministry, diversity and women in ministry, and more.
Wesleyans in the news
A pastor’s wife in Indiana tells how God has walked with her in the midst of extreme suffering, a Nebraska couple plants pineapples in Sierra Leone, and more.
Houghton equestrian facility top 20 nationally
The ranking for Houghton’s equestrian center is comparable to major universities like Michigan State and Kentucky.
IWU professor honored as social justice advocate
An IWU counseling professor has been honored in her advocacy for social justice.
Kingswood grad helps open new school
The grand opening of a Christian school in Nova Scotia will include a Kingswood alumnus as a new teacher when the school year starts in fall, 2017.
Jericho Project breaks ground on first phase
The new collaboration will provide a select group of SWU students with special needs and disabilities an immersive experiential learning opportunity.
Lifelong service included missionary to Caribbean and Africa
Roberta McCallum faithfully served God alongside her husband for many years. She is most known by loved ones as one who prayed fervently.
Leisure suit discipleship
Discipleship methods can become dated, just like a leisure suit from the 1970s. Wayne Schmidt gives four dynamics that are essential to successful discipleship.
