Wesleyans in the news
United Methodists launch Wesleyan Covenant Association, World Hope helping bring relief to Haiti, SWU graduate named school district teacher of the year, and more.
Church Planting
Church of the Jordan impacting lives in “tough” Florida city
Sheila was previously involved in “dangerous religion.” But she met Jesus at the Church of the Jordan, and her life hasn’t been the same since.
A pastor’s surrender leads to birth of Resonate Church
It took six years for Gary Mammarello to step out in faith and trust God in planting a church. God is now using Resonate Church to change lives in North Tampa.
Mid-sized New York church thinks big with church planting
Hornell, N.Y., may be small, but two Wesleyan churches in the area are having a big impact in the community.
How do you start a church, exactly?
Church planter and worship leader Jenn Petersen shares her experience in co-starting a church with her husband and the one action that is key in the church planting process.
North Point part of making lives new in Minneapolis suburb
A restored marriage and a family returns to church. These are just two examples of lives being “made new” at North Point, a church plant in Minnesota.
Made new in South Troy, Minnesota
Ministry thrived years ago at a church in rural Minnesota. Now replanted, lives are being “made new” at South Troy.
Casinos and tattoo parlors
A Michigan church is ministering outside its walls in the most unlikely places.
Hope House begins ministry
Hope House, a ministry of The Well in Michigan, is providing shelter to its first temporary resident, a young woman who suddenly found herself homeless when her grandfather passed away.
Landscape of Florida savanna changing as church plant grows
Unusual circumstances prompted Joe and Jennifer Jackson to pray about planting a church. Years later, God is using the new Savanna Church to impact lives in Wesley Chapel, a city in western Florida.
Church plant experiences exciting launch
September saw some strong church starts in the east.
150 Wesleyans inspired by CCDA gathering
Over 150 Wesleyan leaders attended this year’s Christian Community Development Association Conference, a time to engage about God’s transformation in churches, neighborhoods, and cities.
#GivingTuesday
The Wesleyan Church is joining the national campaign #GivingTuesday, a day to give back. Find out what five important areas within The Wesleyan Church you can give to so you can make a difference.
The power of prayer in South Haven
Lives are being made new in South Haven, Mich., at this vibrant church plant. Leaders and members know the positive changes are because of the church’s commitment to prayer.
150 new churches in 2014!
2014 was deemed a successful year regarding the JESUS film. Read 2014 statistics to find out why.
The Wesleyan Church hosts Lausanne consultation on church planting
The Wesleyan Church headquarters partnered with the Lausanne Church Planting Network to host a Strategic Consultation on Church Planting in the Americas.
Landmark evangelism rallies in Cuba bear fruit
Because of the JESUS film and evangelism rallies, Cubans are placing their faith in Christ rapidly, requiring the planting of new house churches.
Saying “yes” to Arizona
Planting a church in California would be comfortable for the Jennings family. After all, that was home. But Arizona kept coming to mind. Would God really ask them to serve in the desert?
The exponential kingdom
Exponential may be a mathematical term, but it also holds weight in God’s kingdom–especially in the area of church planting and making committed disciples of Jesus.
New Maryland church experiences exciting first Sunday
Torrential downpours notwithstanding, Sunday, January 18, saw a great crowd gather at the brand new South Campus of Real Life in California, Maryland.
A Funny Money Family Meeting
We got to wondering if maybe we should begin practicing this financial intentionality with what we have already.
Sandy Lake’s Oasis holds successful first service
Oasis, a new ministry of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, had more than a successful service during its first Sunday meeting.
Canadian church planters welcoming Winnipeg “strangers”
A Wesleyan couple is “welcoming the stranger” in one of the most diverse cities in Canada.
Lives made new at The Fringe
The Fringe, a new urban ministry in downtown Atlanta, is celebrating the first seven people receiving Jesus Christ as Savior. Others spontaneously expressed a call to service.
