Questions & Answers

History & Distinctives of
the Wesleyan Church
Part 5: Questions and Answers


1. Isn’t it a little idolatrous to join a church named after a mere human being?

2. Didn’t Paul warn against denominationalism? Why does this Church feel the need to exist?

3. Which denominations are most similar to the Wesleyan Church? Most different?

4. Why does the Wesleyan Church ordain women? Isn’t that unbiblical?

5. Will the Wesleyan Church eventually ordain homosexuals like some other denominations?

6. If I decide to support this church financially, how can I be sure the money is well spent?

7. What do I lose by not becoming a Covenant or Community member? Is it a must?

8. What do you consider the weaknesses of the Wesleyan Church?

9. What do you consider the strengths of the Wesleyan Church?

Covenant Membership Agreement
I, ___________ ___________, affirm that:
 I have been born again in Christ
 I have been baptized
 I am committed to holiness
 I agree with the Wesleyan Articles of Religion
 I accept the Wesleyan Covenant Membership Commitments and Elementary Principles
 I am committed to support the Church


Community Membership Agreement
I, ___________ ___________, affirm that:
 I have been born again in Christ
 I have been baptized
 I am committed to holiness
 I agree with the Wesleyan Articles of Religion
 I am committed to support the Church


Other Membership Issues
I, ___________ ___________,

(Circle one of the numbers below)

1. Would like to change from Covenant Membership to Community Membership
2. Would like to take more time before deciding on church membership
3. Will continue to be a part of the church, but prefer to remain a non-member because: