Urban Urgency

150 Wesleyans inspired by CCDA gathering

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.

Baltimore: Before and After the Riots

Baltimore: Before and After the Riots

Much of what is happening these weeks in Baltimore is not in the news. Rev Lynette Thomas, Pastor of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Baltimore, shares her first hand experiences of ministry in this city.

Church multiplication grant adds momentum in Newark

Church multiplication grant adds momentum in Newark

Newark, N.J., is a city of challenges and broken systems, both in the areas of justice and education. But God is using Newborn Wesleyan Church to break barriers and minister within the community.

In the streets of Oakland, California

In the streets of Oakland, California

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Van Hook is pastor of an African-American Wesleyan church in Oakland. He has been putting on his bullet-proof vest and going into the streets to help keep protests non-violent.

North Carolina East church gives generously in Brooklyn

North Carolina East church gives generously in Brooklyn

​Denton Wesleyan Church sent 38 people to Brooklyn, New York, November 21-23. The team took coats, blankets, toiletries, scarves, gloves, hats, and other warm clothing to assist residents.

Kingswood students serve in New York City

Kingswood students serve in New York City

The Canadian Thanksgiving break gave Kingswood University students another opportunity to serve others. Students in the Praxis program travelled to New York City for inner city ministry.

Lives made new at The Fringe

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.

One Day in Milwaukee

One Day in Milwaukee

At the conclusion of conference held at Transformation City Church (formerly a Wesleyan church), in the heart of Milwaukee, we discovered all of our vehicles outside had been looted.