FOLLOW 2015 kicks off with 300+ being “made new”
More than 300 placed their faith in Jesus at the opening rally for FOLLOW 2015, the Wesleyan Youth Conference held this week in Indianapolis.
Made New
A simple question changed Sherry’s life
Jo Anne Lyon tells us how 8-yr-old Sherry was asked to play Mary in her church’s Christmas program. That simple act was the most significant thing that happened in her life.
I did not know that
A story too good not to share with a friend over coffee. Read it fully for the surprise ending!
50 years: Why a youth convention?
Jim Dunn knows firsthand how teens’ lives can be changed at a Wesleyan youth convention. He gives his take on why The Wesleyan Church continues to hold these important youth events.
New life appearing in Wisconsin’s Northwoods
There is a Wesleyan church in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where real life change is happening. At Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake, a town of 8,000, more than 200 people were baptized one Sunday alone.
The power of prayer in South Haven
Lives are being made new in South Haven, Mich., at this vibrant church plant. Leaders and members know the positive changes are because of the church’s commitment to prayer.
Made new “starts” in Bellaire, Ohio
United Wesleyan Church hosted a neighborhood open house, and Rev. Mark McKay reports lives are being “made new” as a result.
Never too late
Maria Julio Urebe, from El Salvador, ministers in Honduras in one of the most violent public parks in the city.
New video: Global Partners calls the Church to “extra-ordinary” prayer
Prayer is the means by which God affects change in our world. Global Partners is encouraging The Wesleyan Church to engage in a season of “extra-ordinary” prayer.
The Wesleyan Church sets new record attendance
In 2014-2015, The Wesleyan Church in North America set another new record in worship attendance.
Dr. Lyon describes Wesleyan distinctives to “Christianity Today”
Ed Stetzer interviews Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, who explains the aspects of Wesleyanism. The article first appeared in “Christianity Today.”
Global Prayer Net
Global Partners missionaries tell stories of how lives are being “made new” in its recent issue of Global Prayer Net. Read more, including how you can receive Global Prayer Net in your own inbox.
I was the one
A long-term Wesleyan missionary serving in a restricted access country humbly shares some of his own heart-struggles as he comes to grip with leading while dying to self.
150 new churches in 2014!
2014 was deemed a successful year regarding the JESUS film. Read 2014 statistics to find out why.
Young woman tries to stop JESUS film with satanic power, but is made new by Christ
When she saw one of the team approaching, she began to back away, despite their appeals. Finally they called her to stop in the name of Jesus. She fell backward, and began shouting and screaming.
Retiros de cuidado del alma hablan a la vida espiritual de pastores
Educación y Desarrollo Clero y Wesleyan Editorial asociaron para albergar los retiros “hecho nuevos” en tres ciudades. Los retiros de Soul Care eran para los pastores y se centró en su vida espiritual
Soul care retreats address pastors’ spiritual lives
Education & Clergy Development and Wesleyan Publishing House partnered to host Made New Retreats in three cities. The soul care retreats were for pastors and focused on their spiritual lives.
A “made new” story?
Dr. Lyon is calling for reports on what God did in your church on Easter. Do you have a story to share about Christ transforming your life, your church, or your community?
Wesleyan Life Archive
Inspiration & information about God’s work in North America and beyond.
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