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.
Urban Urgency
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.
Statement from the General Superintendent on Events in Baltimore
I ask that we all take time to pause and engage first in prayer, and then in the righteous, reconciling lifestyle of love that Jesus Christ himself modeled for us.
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
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
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
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.
Missio Nexus Mission Leaders Conference
Open the way for new approaches to mission and ministry in response to:
Immigration & Migration,
Globalization, Urbanization, Exploitation
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
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.
Wesleyans urged to implement an urban focus
Urban evangelism took center stage at Sunday night’s rally at The Wesleyan Church’s 12th General Conference.
