Wayne Schmidt
General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church
Wayne Schmidt
General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church
Wayne Schmidt
General Superintendent of
The Wesleyan Church
Lessons from 40 years of ministry
Today (May 31, 2019) completes 40 years of ministry for me. In some ways, it seems like yesterday that a 21-year-old kid who graduated from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) joined a launch team to plant a church on June 1, 1979. In other ways, it seems like, well, four decades ago. Now, at age 61, I still feel like that kid most days.
So, I’ve decided to write about some “lessons learned” over the 40 years. I looked for 40-year situations in the Bible and landed upon Joshua 1. After 40 years of wilderness wandering, Joshua finds himself uniquely positioned in the upcoming season to take new territory. In a private conversation with the God of the universe, he is told, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Now my 40 years could hardly be characterized as desert wandering. But the people of God about to enter the promised land had developed a culture…
Living Examples
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General Board Announcement
The General Board of The Wesleyan Church North American General Conference announces that General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt and Global Partners Executive Director Dr. Dennis Jackson were placed on a leave of absence effective March 10, 2026, following an...
The Helpers
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Victory through surrender
Wayne Schmidt transparently shares stories of his life offering plate moments, those life-changing times when he surrendered his will to follow God’s will. You will learn through his words the difficulties and rewards experienced when he placed himself, his ego, and his plans into God’s plan for God’s glory.
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Living Examples
Ask God for ways to be an encouraging example.
General Board Announcement
The General Board of The Wesleyan Church North American General Conference announces that General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt and Global Partners Executive Director Dr. Dennis Jackson were placed on a leave of absence effective March 10, 2026, following an...
The Helpers
Help someone to carry their load, with God’s help.
Celebrating every time a disciple makes a disciple and the church multiplies itself until there is a transforming presence in every zip code.
Celebrating every time a disciple makes a disciple and the church multiplies itself until there is a transforming presence in every zip code.
