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Worldwide Wesleyans
Decisions made at past General Conferences have helped to shape who we are, where we are and the overall structure of The Wesleyan Church (TWC).
Two leaders nominated for General Superintendent
The Wesleyan Church is pleased to announce that Dr. Wayne Schmidt and Rev. Isaac Smith have both been nominated by the General Board for the office of General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church.
General Conference interest builds
Now that we have entered 2016, interest in the June 2016 General Conference in Buffalo, New York, is building. What are you looking forward to as GC16 approaches?
Memorials considered for General Conference 2016
General Conference 2016 is less than two months away, and this quadrennium’s Memorials (resolutions) have been released to the public. Please feel free to read and comment, if you so choose.
Why General Conference matters
Every four years, The Wesleyan Church gathers for General Conference to worship together, to consider pressing issues in the Church, to handle Church business, to elect leaders and to articulate a trajectory for the years ahead.
Dr. Thomas Armiger elected to General Superintendent Emeritus
The title of General Superintendent Emeritus was conferred upon Dr. Thomas Armiger by the 14th General Conference.
Gallery photos for installation of general officers and General Board
On June 8, at General Conference, new General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt, the other five general officers, and the 24 area representatives on the General Board were installed.
The 2016-2020 General Board of The Wesleyan Church is elected
On June 7, at the 2016 General Conference in Buffalo, N.Y., the following area representatives of the General Board of The Wesleyan Church were elected and will serve the Church for the next 4 years.
Dr. Jo Anne Lyon elected to General Superintendent Emerita and honored
The title of General Superintendent Emerita was conferred upon Dr. Jo Anne Lyon and she was honored with a special citation. Her personal testimony was moving.
Memorials passed at 2016 General Conference
Discussion of Memorials (resolutions) was spirited but loving. The courtesy and wisdom of those asking questions and making comments were beautiful to see. Important business for the kingdom was done.
The move to a single General Superintendent
Looking back at a key structural change as we approach the 14th General Conference.
Different seat, same mentality
As General Conference approaches, may the Holy Spirit unleash Wesleyans to be innovative and courageous in doing whatever is necessary to be a Kingdom Force in making disciples, multiplying churches and being a transforming presence.
General Conference: history unleashed
As GC20 draws nearer, stay tuned for a deeper look into some of the monumental decisions that made The Wesleyan Church what it is today.
Saturday evening rally opens 13th General Conference
The opening rally of General Conference was filled with joyous singing and extraordinary stories from the Church’s past and present. Video reports replaced the traditional State of the Church address.
Historic action: uniting the Ibero-American Wesleyan churches
The 2016 General Conference approved the creation of the “Ibero-America Established Regional Conference of The Wesleyan Church,” strengthening 19 countries in Latin America as a regional conference.
138th Session of the General Board highlights include new members
A spirit of unity was present as clergy and lay leaders within The Wesleyan Church met for the latest session of General Board.
2016 Memorials
2016 Memorials These are the memorials that have been considered by the Committee on Memorials for forwarding to General Conference 2016. By clicking on each memorial, you can read it, see whether it is recommended, and comment, if you choose. Memorial...
Dr. Wayne Schmidt elected General Superintendent
The General Conference of The Wesleyan Church has elected Dr. Wayne Schmidt, by a strong majority, on the first ballot, to be the General Superintendent of the North American General Conference.
Live streaming available at 13th General Conference
For those who cannot attend the upcoming General Conference in Buffalo, live streaming of the business sessions and rallies will be available.
Summer Wesleyan Life released at General Conference
The summer issue of Wesleyan Life magazine was released at General Conference. It has also been launched on an all-new, more powerful digital platform.
Saturday Seminars overflow at General Conference 2016
On the first afternoon of General Conference in Buffalo, N.Y., full-to-overflowing crowds were rewarded with high quality seminars.
Caribbean Wesleyans re-elect Dr. Joel Cumberbatch as General Superintendent
Cumberbatch was elected to a second four-year term as General Superintendent.
Funding the mission simplified
Changes to the United Stewardship Fund (USF) at General Conference were designed to simplify the funding model, keep more money in the local church, support church multiplication and help struggling developing churches.