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General Board Honors Phil Stevenson
Nov. 20, 2009
Evangelism and Church Growth General Director, Phil Stevenson, was honored by the General Board of The Wesleyan Church at its 115th meeting, November 17-18, 2009, at the Church’s world headquarters in Fishers, IN. Stevenson, who served over four years as a General Officer, resigned effective December 31, 2009, and will be moving to Sacramento, California, where he will serve part-time as Director of Church Multiplication and Leadership Development and Northern California regional director for the Pacific Southwest District. He also will do college-level teaching.
BGS chair, Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, presented Stevenson with a chalice and paten set in honor of his service on behalf of the Church. Dr. Lyon thanked him for his “unswerving commitment to church multiplication and constant pursuit of making the Church missional.”
Forty Years and Still Growing
Nov. 19, 2009
Area clergy, government leaders, and Atlantic District officials joined members and attendees of Moncton Wesleyan Church on October 4, 2009, to celebrate forty years of faithful ministry by Laurel and Lois Buckingham.
The New Brunswick Canada church, first in Atlantic Canada to top the 1,000 mark in worship attendance, was honoring the pastoral family for their vision and commitment to excellence. Those ministry characteristics have influenced the constant growth of the congregation. Atlantic district superintendent, Rev. David W. LeRoy, said of the anniversary recognition held in the church’s Celebration Centre, “It was a very fitting evening filled with fun and laughter along with more serious comments,” some delivered by video from ministry colleagues.
Wesleyan Church Truck Show Benefits Community
Nov. 18, 2009
The parking lot at Parkway Wesleyan Church was transformed into a truck and car showroom on November 14 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Tow trucks, dump trucks, and fire trucks, among others, donned the asphalt to raise money for two local ministries.
Church Stat Site Hits Milestone
Nov. 17, 2009
Record number of Wesleyan districts and churches now reporting online.
Over 4,000 Wesleyan pastors and district leaders across North America have created accounts to submit statistics and church and district information online. In years past, this information was printed in book form once a year. Now pastors and district officials can enter their church and personal information on a regular basis.
Million Dollar Grant Means Formative Training for Asbury Students
Nov. 17, 2009
Asbury Theological Seminary received a $1 million grant Thursday, Nov. 12, from the Lilly Endowment’s initiative on Sustaining Pastoral Excellence (PSALM). This grant continues programs begun in 2003 under the “Pastoral Seasons as Life and Ministry” project, which received a $2 million Lilly grant. Asbury Seminary was also awarded more than $50,000 from the Lilly Foundation in 1992-1994. At the core of the project is Seminarius, a program that invites students to participate in the rhythms of the Christian life in personal and communal practices.
–report by Amanda Stamper
Hope Wesleyan Church Home Still Unsettled
Nov. 17, 2009
Hope Wesleyan Church in Allentown, Penn., relocated to a community center during the month of October. However, soon after the move, Pastor Dan Hall and his congregation of approximately 200 encountered difficulties from the city. Despite securing a one-year lease for the new location, while continuing to negotiate for a land purchase, township leaders took exception to the signed lease agreement. Township officials believe the church’s occupancy at the community center violates “separation of church and state.”
General Board to Meet at World Headquarters
Nov. 14, 2009
The 115th session of The Wesleyan Church’s General Board will be meeting at the Church’s world headquarters, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17- 18, 2009. Representing districts and local churches across North America, board members were elected by delegates to the 2008 General Conference in Orlando, Florida. General Superintendent Dr. Jo Anne Lyon will serve as chair for the session, representing the Board of General Superintendents (pictured), which is comprised of Drs. Thomas W. Armiger, Jerry G. Pence, and Jo Anne Lyon.
OKWU Nursing Students Offer Flu Clinic
Nov. 13, 2009
On Thursday October 8, 2009, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University School of Nursing coordinated and delivered a flu shot clinic for City of Bartlesville employees. Over 30 nursing students rotated shifts throughout the day providing flu shots to over 280 city employees at two locations. The nursing students provided injections and the flu mist to assist in protecting city employees and their families from Influenza type B. The effort was at the request of Shelly Megal, City of Bartlesville Human Resource Director, Brenda Davis, RN, Washington County Health Department, and the Bartlesville EMT department.
Skyline Staff Pastor at HQ Orientation
Nov. 13, 2009
Priscilla Hammond from Skyline Wesleyan Church in El Cajon, California, was one of over 40 attendees at a November 11-12, 2009, New Pastors’ Orientation at The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters.
Ordained at the 2009 Pacific Southwest district conference, Rev. Hammond is production manager and assistant connect pastor at Skyline. A Master of Ministry graduate of SWU and former production staff member at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA, she is a real multi-tasker, as a Sunday school teacher, curriculum writer, manager of Skyline’s graphics ministry, graphics designer, and manager of the church’s Web site. She is also a full-time wife, mother, and grandmother.
Call to Prayer for Pakistani Wesleyans
Nov. 13, 2009
E. Jang Bahadar, district superintendent of The Wesleyan Church in Pakistan, reports an increasing hostile environment.
He says, “The nation as a whole and Christians in particular are under a constant threat from [terrorists]. Previously, their target was the centers of the security forces but now they have made schools their targets, and the government had to close the schools for two weeks during the last month. Most of the schools are still closed due to security measures.”
Wesleyan Pastor Officiated Funeral for Ft. Hood Victim
Nov. 12, 2009
Soldier Had Wesleyan Connections
A soldier with Wesleyan connections was among the soldiers killed in the November, 5, 2009, Ft. Hood shootings.
A Hoosier native, Justin M. DeCrow, 32, served as a specialist in satellite communications, and was a resident of Evans, GA. His widow, Marikay, grew up in the Plymouth, IN, area and attended Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
OKWU President’s Book in Second Printing
Nov. 12, 2009
“The Wrong Side of the Door: Why Ideas Matter” is in its second printing. Chuck Colson says of the book written by Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s president, Dr. Everett Piper, that “the highly original essays are filled with passion: A passion for Truth and for the Author of Truth.” In his book, Piper, a speaker, author, college president and member of The Wesleyan Church’s General Board says “Postmodern political correctness is really nothing more than an unvarnished ploy to consolidate power among society’s elites and, thus, to restrict the individual freedoms and rights of the general public . . . Without an objective moral standard (above and beyond the subjective feelings and wishes of those in power), there is no freedom, there is no justice, and there is no liberty.” Click here for more information.
Linwood Partners with WHI to Give Gifts Overseas
Nov. 11, 2009
Christmas is still weeks away, and Linwood Wesleyan Church has already begun giving to those in need.
Pastored by Rev. Bill Kinnan, The Sioux Falls, SD, church has joined again with World Hope International to send gifts overseas for children.
OKWU Alpha Chi Members Asked to Progress in Truth and Character
Nov. 11, 2009
The Oklahoma Kappa chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society at Oklahoma Wesleyan University inducted six new students, Friday, October 2, in the La Quinta Mansion on the OKWU campus. The students honored include (pictured L to R): Jonathan Porter, Amber Leland, Stephen Luttenberg, Kadilyn Suggs, Andrew Oleson, and Leslie Smith (not pictured).
Alpha Chi, a national organization, is intended to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among students in universities and colleges. Since being established in 1922, Alpha Chi has grown to include more than 300,000 members within its 383 chapters.
The Forgotten Battle of World War II: Remembering the Aleutian Campaign
Nov. 11, 2009
Every Veterans Day presents an opportunity to commemorate those who served in some faraway place long ago, many of whom paid that ultimate sacrifice. World War II offers its share of remembrances: Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941; Normandy, June 6, 1944; the Battle of the Bulge, December 16, 1944; to name a few.
Sadly, however, one series of battles continues to be ignored.
On June 3, 1942, the Japanese bombed Dutch Harbor, located at the Aleutian Islands, west of the Alaskan peninsula. Three days later, they landed on the islands of Kiska and Attu, culminating in the only battles of the war fought in North America. Many of the men there went through hell.
Houghton College Receives Community Service Award
Nov. 11, 2009
Houghton College was honored by Jericho Road Ministries and Hope Refugee Services at their inaugural fall dinner with the Community Service Award. The event was held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo, N.Y., on November 5, 2009.
The Community Service Award was given to the college as a result of their work with Jericho Road Ministries and Hope Refugee Services.
Church Plant Hopes to Transform One of America’s Poorest Cities
Nov. 10, 2009
Jason Butler held many ideas of what he wanted his new church plant to look like.
“My wife and I had so many conversations about how our church would be different, that we’d now be able to have everything we wanted,” says Jason, lead pastor of Transformation City Church (Wesleyan) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
SWU Golfers Partner with Community Program to Teach Golf Skills
Nov. 9, 2009
Senior tells first-person experience
Representatives from the Southern Wesleyan University men’s golf team partnered with The First Tee program to teach golf skills to young kids in Greenville, South Carolina. Between September 3 and October 8 Coach Doug Wilkinson asked his players to volunteer a few hours of their time to serve in the community.
This is the first year SWU has partnered with The First Tee program.
“I choose to have the team involved to give back to the community and also to give back to a game that has given the players so much,” says Coach Wilkinson.
Indiana Pastor Battles Cancer, Then Launches New Church Plant
Nov. 6, 2009
Pastor Dave Terhune often drove through Rochester, a city in northern Indiana, desiring to see a Wesleyan church planted there someday. (Pictured second from left in photo.)
After praying about the possibility for a year with Indiana North District Superintendent, Aron Willis, Pastor Dave felt that God wanted him to be the man for the job. Thus he and his wife Susan launched The Cross at the beginning of October 2009. At the first service, 167 were in attendance, and since then, the church's average has been 159.
Philippine Wesleyan Church Tries to Rebuild After Typhoon
Nov. 5, 2009
A parcel of land is all that remains of Crusher Wesleyan Church in the Philippines after the recent typhoons that claimed hundreds of lives. The church's parsonage was also destroyed. Nearly 400 Wesleyan families were directly affected by the storms.
"Before" pictures of the church at its 2006 dedication show the loss to the congregation. General Superintendent Dr. Jerry G. Pence said the congregation is now meeting in a garage. Rev. Alberto Patacsil, General Superintendent of the Philippines General Conference, asks Wesleyans to continue supporting the church in prayer and giving.
Congregational Conflict is Healthy, Leaders Learn
Nov. 4, 2009
"Congregations without a healthy intensity of conflict do not have passion around their mission, purpose, and vision," says Dr. George Bullard. Strategic Coach with the Columbia Partnership, the author and church consultant joined Dr. Ed Wheeler, president of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, as a keynote speaker for a two-day seminar on conflict management, held at The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters in Fishers, Indiana . . .
12Stone’s New Launch Special for South Coastal DS
Nov. 3, 2009
The October 18 launch of Flowery Branch, 12Stone Church's newest satellite church, was undoubtedly an important and exciting event. But more special for Jason Berry, the young, campus pastor for the church, was that his parents could witness the occasion.
Jason is the son of Dan Berry, district superintendent of the South Coastal District. On September 20, 2007, Dan and his wife, Shelley, were badly injured in a car accident, with Shelley enduring the worst. For three weeks, she was housed in the hospital's intensive care unit and in a coma for three months after suffering a severe head injury.
XD Students Minister in New York City
Nov. 2, 2009
Under the direction of Professor Mike MacNeil, Bethany Bible College's Extreme Discipleship students went to New York City, October 6-13, for a week of ministry to the homeless, poor, oppressed and addicted.
Students worked in local ministry programs at the Bowery Mission, NYC Relief, NYC Rescue Mission, Anchor House Drug Rehab, and Living Water & New Hope churches. They also ministered to people on the streets, passed out sandwiches, sang in the streets, and prayed with people along the way.
SWU Partners with Bethlehem Christian Academy
Nov. 1, 2009
Southern Wesleyan University's School of Education and SWU's Lady Warriors basketball team are joining together to enhance educational opportunities for children enrolled in an upstate after-school program.
Bethlehem Christian Academy in Simpsonville, S.C., received a $200,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education 21st Century Learning Center, which includes professional development funding for the training of their staff by education faculty members from Southern Wesleyan University. SWU's School of Education will provide training for the parents and teachers in differentiated instruction, assessment, technology and working with gifted and talented students. The grant will provide for additional funding over the next four years.
Heritage Church Hosts First Annual Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 30, 2009
The front yard of Heritage Church (Bettendorf campus) in Bettendorf, Iowa, has temporarily turned orange.
The Wesleyan church's first annual pumpkin patch began on October 12 with 2,500 pumpkins setting in the yard, beckoning community members to stop and purchase the seasonal item that is the epitome of fall.
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