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.
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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.
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