Wesleyan Membership

History & Distinctives of
the Wesleyan Church
Part 4: Wesleyan Membership

Statistics
1. The WC is present in __ __ countries in the world
2. The WC has over __, __ __ __ churches
3. The WC has over __ __ __ __ __ __ constituents

Vision Statement
Equipping and empowering churches
for Great Commission ministries
in the spirit of the Great Commandment.

Mission Statement
To exalt Jesus Christ by:
* Evangelizing the lost
* Discipling the believers
* Equipping the Church
* Ministering to Society

Our Core Values and Beliefs

BIBLICAL AUTHORITY: The Bible is the highest source of written authority for God's plan for His people; it reveals how to live out that plan, individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices, priorities are to be anchored in clear biblical teachings.

CHRISTLIKENESS: Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God's will for all humankind. In Christ is found the highest and most practical meaning and clearest example for holy living or godliness. Christ is both example and strength as Wesleyans pursue integrity, excellence, faith, hope, and love.
DISCIPLE-MAKING: Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This requires a strong focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health in and among the churches.

LOCAL CHURCH CENTERED: The denomination exists to serve local congregations. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways to serve and strengthen congregations.

Community Membership
This is the participation level of membership. Community members make a profession of faith and agree to the Articles of Religion of the WC and, thus, become eligible to vote in local church elections

Covenant Membership
This is the leadership level of membership. In addition to Community Membership, Covenant members make certain lifestyle commitments and are eligible to serve in the institutional leadership positions of the local church (Pastor, LBA, Trustee, SS Superintendent, etc)

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned and manifested by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.

UNITY IN DIVERSITY: There is intrinsic value in every person. Unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in the light of the wide ranges of difference in personality, culture, race, talents, and perspectives. Loving each other eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.