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General Board convened for final 2022 session
Newly elected quadrennial board closes the year with the 147th General Board session.
The Lord’s Day
Make a Sunday plan for worship, rest, and the renewal of self and relationships.
Shocking News about Wesleyan Pastor Washout: Wesleyan Clergy Retention Study
Please forgive me for the sensational title but the news about Wesleyan pastoral retention is indeed shocking. If I asked you, “How many pastors washout of ministry in their first five years?”, what would you say, 30…40…50…even 60...
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.
A Lasting Citizenship
Make heavenly citizenship your priority.
Shocking News about Wesleyan Pastor Washout: Wesleyan Clergy Retention Study
Please forgive me for the sensational title but the news about Wesleyan pastoral retention is indeed shocking. If I asked you, “How many pastors washout of ministry in their first five years?”, what would you say, 30…40…50…even 60...
Antiracism work is gospel work
The world is watching to see if our gospel is big enough to address racism.
Good Stewards of God’s Creation
Have you ever had the Holy Spirit confirm a calling? If so, you know these moments tend to be catalytic for your life trajectory. Brian Webb—the current Sustainability Director at Houghton College—recalls a moment when he was called to lead other believers in the...
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Contemplative Prayer: Palms Down, Palms Up
During this time of Covid-19, we feel it is vitally important for pastors to continue to learn to carve out a few moments each day to simply be with God in prayer.
Thrive In 5-Be Still and Know
Be still and listen to the voice of your heavenly Father who loves you, who cares for you, and who knows your needs.
We are Wesleyan
As we approach the 14th General Conference in May, we look at how far we have come since the 1968 merger of two denominations that came together to form one church, under God.
Border crossing: five ways to move church voting beyond the status quo
Elizabeth Drury suggests five practical tips for a vision-led church voting process.
Blankets and bathrobes
Unexpected challenges are bound to surface this Christmas season. But one thing we know: Jesus came, and he still comes to hearts that are open to him.
Is the movie theater dead?
The pandemic has forced watching movies in theaters to adapt. Churches are having to do the same.
The Lord’s Day
Make a Sunday plan for worship, rest, and the renewal of self and relationships.
Former Mormon leads Hispanic ministry
As Miravete studied the Bible, the truth of who Jesus is began to profoundly change his life.
International Conference launches new Wesleyan region
Under the theme “One Church, Many Nations, One Message” nearly 150 delegates, spouses, church leaders, associate members, and special guests attended The Wesleyan Church’s International Conference.
Quarantined on Easter weekend
In addition to “going” and “showing,” part of the Christian vocation is to engage in holy quarantine. We wait. We pray. We minister how we can.
Slow Scripture movement
When Scripture marks us on the inside, our character is changed. We are tenderized, ready for the heat that inevitably comes in life. Let’s start a Slow Scripture Movement.
An Impartial Family
Love your brothers and sisters in Christ impartially.
What mutual submission looks like in practice
Mutual submission happens from above, below and beside.
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.
Five necessities of soul care
These five components are necessary in regularly caring for your soul.