The Gathering: one year out
With The Gathering one year out, start planning your trip now to Orlando, Florida, to this encouraging and inspiring event.
Education and Clergy Development
Ministerial students encouraged at College Day 2017
Ministerial students from five Wesleyan colleges and universities learned more about the denomination at the annual College Day held at The Wesleyan Church Headquarters.
The most significant relationship
Research shows that the most significant relationship for pastors’ well-being is with their congregations.
Flourishing Conference Explores Clergy Well-Being
“This conference offers a unique and much-needed platform for public sharing of important, cutting-edge research and best practices so we can help clergy and their families to flourish for a lifetime of ministry,” said Rev. Russ Gunsalus.
Wesleyan Higher Education
Wesleyan Higher Education | Colleges & Universities
New Pastor Orientation
Inviting: Newly ordained, newly appointed pastors or pastors transferring from other denominations and their spouses.
Doctrinal Symposium on ordination and ministerial credentialing
Key leaders in The Wesleyan Church examined the current ordination process in regards to effectively preparing leaders for ministry.
Lilly Endowment Makes Grants to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders Nationwide
The Wesleyan Church has received a grant of $1,000,000 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. The initiative supports a variety of religious organizations across the nation as they address...
Residency Spotlight: Lindsay Hafner: from Painting to Planting
An artist with a passion for people, Lindsay Hafner knew her call to ministry early on. But it was not until years later, through a residency position at Awakening Church, that Lindsay realized God’s vision for church planting. Lindsay’s ministry began...
Gordon Ritchie: A Physician of the Soul
Gordon Ritchie recently retired from a fulfilling career as a United States Marine Corps Chaplain. After twenty-four years of service, Ritchie has had an influence on many young people in the United States Navy. His career–shaped by honor, hope, presence, and...
A Different Kind of Networking—FLAME student Bonni Eastlack and her counter-cultural call to discipleship
“I have a strong passion for the 21st century church and its place in the community. Every community has its institutions, schools, municipalities. I believe in the church becoming a strong establishment in our community.” Tweet This Bonni Eastlack spent...
Psalm 104 Made to Flourish Success Stories
Psalm 104 – Work is Community The Kern Family Foundation invests in the rising generation of Americans, equipping them to become tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. It is a sponsor of Made to Flourish: A Pastors’ Network for the Common Good. Made to...
ECD Hosts Three Summer Interns
IWU public relations, writing, and business major intern at the Division of Education and Clergy Development Rev. Russ Gunsalus and The Division of Education and Clergy Development partnered with Indiana Wesleyan University to bring three interns to gain real-world...
Meeting Christ in a Coffee Shop: FLAME student Willie Vaughan brings the good news to his neighborhood cafe.
“Sussex is in need of hearing the gospel in a way that is accessible and tangible, and that’s what I hope to do.” Willie Vaughan has an out-of-the-box vision for his community church: In place of pews, coffee tables and in place of a tie, a barista...
Military chaplains at The Cove
Wesleyan military chaplains came together for debriefing, inspiration, and fellowship at the biannual retreat at the Cove.
More Than Head Knowledge: 3 Things Every Wesleyan Should Know about Higher Education
It’s that time of year to take accounts, assess progress and cast vision for the future. At ECD we asked, “What is the state of Wesleyan Higher Education?” ECD Executive Director Russ Gunsalus shared with us three things every Wesleyan should know...
I would have never imagined I would be a pastor today
“I would have never imagined I would be a pastor today.” Pastor Marcelle Hamel never considered she would be called to the ministry. In fact, for a majority of her life she was just trying to survive. Losing her mom at a young age and her father absent;...
Missions with a Twist— Kingswood University’s Ecclesia Program
At Kingswood University, discipleship is not confined to the college “bubble.” Every summer, Kingswood student leaders give back what they have received during the school year, discipling high schoolers to serve and share the good news of Jesus Christ at...
A Fight Against Modern Day Slavery: OKWU Orange Movement
The goal of Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Orange Movement is to end modern day slavery manifested in the form of human trafficking. Directed by OKWU’s First Lady Marci Piper and Assistant Director Heather Utzman, the movement raises awareness about human...
Global Partners and Education & Clergy Development leaders re-elected to general office
Dr. Dennis Jackson of Global Partners and Rev. Russ Gunsalus of Education and Clergy Development are re-elected to office after being nominated by General Superintendent-elect, Dr. Wayne Schmidt.
Thriving clergy seminar points to solutions
Through the Thrive Financial Initiative pastors who experience financial stresses can find help spiritually, intellectually, relationally, and financially.
Inaugural Breakaway retreat for pastors’ spouses a success
The inaugural Breakaway retreat for pastors’ spouses was deemed a success, both by leaders and attendees. Because of the positive feedback, future retreats will likely be held in the future.
Women in Ministry Spotlight: Amber Livermore
Embracing God’s Call from New Zealand to the United States “During my time in New Zealand, I came to embrace my own pastoral call on a deeper level in a cultural context that generally places a higher emphasis and value on ordained ministry.” -Rev....
Women in Ministry Spotlight: Julie Collins Penta
Much like hiking, church planting requires extensive preparation, the right tools, and an abiding sense of purpose. Fortunately, Julie Collins Penta is both church planter and mountain hiker. Much like hiking, church planting requires extensive preparation, the right...