Thrive In 5- Relational Congregation as an Emotional System
How deeply do you, as a church leader, understand how the relationship habits from your own family history support or undermine your ministry leadership?
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Dead-End Believers to Multiplying Disciple-Makers
Open your minds to the possibility of your congregation making disciples to 4th generation
and beyond. Join pastors Jessica Miller, Suk May, and Marv LaLone as we step into the dream of sparking a disciple-making movement in and through your church.
Thriving Together-February 2024
When I was a teenager, God called me to be a missionary. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19-20) This was the verses that God gave me that day and the verses...
Thrive In 5: Physical – Gut Health
This week’s Thrive in 5 will focus on what gut health is and how to improve it.
Bridging Communities
Rev. Edinson and Lilian Camacho’s Work in Building a Hispanic Network of Churches in South Carolina
Wonder Ink Curriculum
Rooted in the Gospel—faith begins with wonder.
Thriving Together-December 2023
Unexpected Expectancy Nineteen, unmarried, recently separated from her live-in boyfriend, sick to her stomach, and a pain in her abdomen that she had never experienced before. Could it be? What if it is? What will she do? She needed to be sure. A quick stop at the...
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Redefine Your Focus
How might we challenge ourselves as pastors and leaders to simplify, refocus, and hone in on the specific places where God wants our attention?
Thrive In 5- Relational Closeness & Distance in the Congregation
Most people want to experience a sense of community in their church.
Thriving Together–November
A call to full-time ministry is a beautiful thing.
Thriving Together–October
Thriving Together is a newsletter for women serving in or preparing for ministerial leadership in The Wesleyan Church. Each month, we want to embody 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you...
The Wesleyan Church and Homosexuality
The Wesleyan Church aims to approach questions over homosexuality as we do all matters—with grace and truth, rooted in Scripture, guided by the Spirit with love, and confident that even God’s difficult commands are for our good.
Thriving Together–August
Thriving Together is a newsletter for women serving in or preparing for ministerial leadership in The Wesleyan Church. Each month, we want to embody 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you...
Thriving Together–September
Thriving Together is a newsletter for women serving in or preparing for ministerial leadership in The Wesleyan Church. Each month, we want to embody 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you...
Thrive Financial Spotlight: Asdrubal Chacon
Having been an active participant in the El Monte Wesleyan Christian Church (EMWCC) in El Monte, California for over twenty-six years, Rev. Asdrubal Chacon is familiar with the unique blessings of a life of service. “I started attending this church as a regular...
Acts 1:8 In Jackson, Michigan
In this episode, we talked to Andy Merritt about his experience reaching the here, the near, the hard, and the far. In our discussion, we learned how he and his team are helping plant churches around the world. Church of Andy Merritt: https://www.rivertree.church...
Free Church Auditing Resource
A Free church auditing resource has been made available to provide options for churches seeking audits and accountability.
Acts 1:8 In San Antonio, Texas
In this episode, we talked to Bob Ellis about his experience reaching the here, the near, the hard, and the far. Bob, and his wife, Arlynn lead a Multicultural Church, reaching locally, regionally, and around the world. Bob Ellis’ Church:...
God at work on Wesleyan university campuses
Across Wesleyan universities, transformative discipleship is happening in Bible studies, chapels, mentoring relationships, small groups, and prayer gatherings.
Acts 1:8 In Grand Rapids, Michigan
In this episode, we talked to Pastor Kyle Brown about his experience reaching the here, the near, the hard, and the far. In our discussion, we learned God reshaped a vision of a thriving church to multiply disciples in every context. Pastor Brown’s Church:...
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Increase Your Resilience
There is a paradox between the strength and fragility of the human soul.
Introducing the Acts 1:8 Initiative
In this episode, we talked to Dr.Wayne Schmidt and Dr.Ed Love about reaching the here, the near, the hard, and the far. As they share the vision for the Acts 1:8...
Indiana Wesleyan University appoints new Wesley Seminary executive vice president
Dr. Yamil Acevedo accepts appointment at Wesley Seminary.
A Culture of Catalytic Disciple-Making
Join us for a time of encouragement and learning with Pastors Sarah and Johel Rodriguez, and Pastor Kirt Herbert as we discuss how evangelism and disciple-making can build the culture supporting Acts 1:8 multiplication in the local church.
