Illinois District

​109 years old and still serving

​109 years old and still serving

At 109, Merle Phillips is believed to be the world’s oldest known Wesleyan. She is finally enjoying some downtime, seven years after retiring at age 102.

Heritage Church keeps moving forward

Heritage Church keeps moving forward

“It is not a change in direction,” said Rev. Shawn Cossin, 42, new senior pastor of Heritage WC in Illinois. It’s not all about John or me, it’s about what God is doing to prepare us for new seasons.”