Bolivia welcomed to The Wesleyan Church
More than 160 attended the five-day event inaugurating Wesleyan ministry in Bolivia.
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Jo Anne Lyon receives 2016 Peace Award
Past recipients of the Peace Award include former President Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela.
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.
General Board: changing of the guard
Wednesday morning Dr. Jo Anne Lyon recognized those who have faithfully served on the General Board for a number of years, including Charles Joiner, who has served for 44 years.
Jim Dunn thanked by General Conference
Under Dunn’s leadership, Church Multiplication and Discipleship became a hub of local church empowerment in the denomination. Dunn’s leadership always reflected his love for the local church.
Wayne MacBeth thanked by General Conference
While Wayne MacBeth works with systems and structure with great detail, he also loves people, and doesn’t lose sight of the fact that each person he works with is made in the image of God.
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.
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.
One–That the World May Believe!
In honor of the first General Conference of The Wesleyan Church and as the 13th General Conference of The Wesleyan Church approaches, Jim Dunn discusses the importance of oneness and unity.
General Board marked by encouraging denominational news
Some important actions were passed during the 129th session of the General Board of The Wesleyan Church, which met at the denominational headquarters in Fishers, Indiana.
#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.
Dr. O.D. Emery passes away
A renowned church leader within The Wesleyan Church has passed away. Dr. Oren (O.D.) D. Emery passed away in North Carolina, Sunday, November 1, 2015.
Jo Anne Lyon Appointed to President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
President Obama announced his intent to appoint Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
7 questions for the new Wesleyan movement
Is a new Wesleyan movement possible in the future? David Drury poses seven important questions in discussing the possibility.
David Drury discusses church myths
David Drury, chief of staff to the General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, helps debunk some cultural myths surrounding evangelicalism. He joins two other church leaders in the conversation.
The Wesleyan Church sets new record attendance
In 2014-2015, The Wesleyan Church in North America set another new record in worship attendance.
Dr. Lyon describes Wesleyan distinctives to “Christianity Today”
Ed Stetzer interviews Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, who explains the aspects of Wesleyanism. The article first appeared in “Christianity Today.”
Supreme Court hears historic marriage case
The Supreme Court will hear a crucial freedom of religion case this week. Dr. Lyon is calling for prayer for their deliberations! The Wesleyan Church co-signed the NAE open letter.
Hero with a thousand faces
An Atlas Productions video documents “Ebola Fighters,” brave heroes of the African disease outbreak. World Hope International and The Wesleyan Church have partnered to tell the story.
Christmas recaps across The Wesleyan Church
Wesleyans got creative in the ways they celebrated Christmas in 2014 and ministered to their communities.
Time for prayer and fasting for Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma asked the nation to carry out a week of fasting and prayer to end the Ebola virus epidemic, as nearly 3,000 have died in recently months.
12Stone Church launches five new campuses this Sunday
The flagship church of the Wesleyan denomination is expanding its ministries in 2015. 12Stone, with over 16,000 attendees, will soon have nine total locations.
Thank God for the Church
The Church has stemmed the tide of evil time and time again. From the killing fields of Cambodia to the prison cells of Cuba, it has been the “flowing stream” of justice.
Canadian church planters welcoming Winnipeg “strangers”
A Wesleyan couple is “welcoming the stranger” in one of the most diverse cities in Canada.
