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Investing in the New Wesleyan Ecosystem

Wesleyan Impact Partners invests in churches, ministries, and spiritual entrepreneurs, partnering in a Spirit-led movement to bring about human flourishing grounded in love, generosity, and belonging.

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Jul 16, 2025

When a Church Dares to Dream Big

In Atlanta, a local church is attempting something so big that it could only succeed with God. Read the story. Sit with the question. See where the Spirit might be stirring in your context — and if a story comes to mind, we’d love to hear it.

Jul 10, 2025

Called to Bear Much Fruit

In the church, grafting is the art of joining innovative ministries to the deep traditions of the established church, bringing forth new ways of doing Christ’s loving work in the world.

Apr 10, 2025

Community Matchmakers Love and Connect Neighbors

One new innovative thing is Spark!, a worship service built specifically for children. With play areas around the altar, kids can run free around the sanctuary, making it easier for young families to attend.

Jan 7, 2025

Using What You Have to Make a Difference

Under the leadership of fourth-generation preacher Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Bethel AME lives out a tradition of service to God throughout its community.

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Nov 5, 2024

Building a Community

Inspired by her mother’s generosity, Shirleen Johnston was one of the first in her church to invest with Wesleyan Impact Partners.

Nov 4, 2024

Weathering Life's Storms Together

Wesleyan Impact Partners stands with those it serves, especially when situations get tough.

Nov 4, 2024

Called to Be the Hands and Feet of Christ

Funded by a flexible-term loan from Wesleyan Impact Partners, McKendree-Simms-Brookland United Methodist Church in D.C. renovated homes.

Sep 26, 2024

We Come as We Are and Encounter a God Who Meets Us Where We Are

Beginning in 2005 with the dream of becoming a church plant, a small group met in a crowded basement. Then, nearly ten years later, they grew into a vibrant worship community in a middle school.

Jun 18, 2024

Gathering Hope and Vision for the Future from Across the Spiritual Landscape

Gathering Imaginations brought leaders from across the country together in Houston, Texas, to connect with, nurture, and inspire each other. The two-day conversation among spiritual thinkers, innovative leaders, and servant-hearted community members focused on the future of the church and the communities it serves.

Feb 26, 2024

Pasifika Community Unites Methodist Pacific Islanders Creating a New Spiritual Home in Las Vegas

Pasifika created a first of its kind shared space for First Samoan United Methodist Fellowship (‘New Paradise’), First Filipino-American Fellowship (‘Promised Land’), and First Tongan United Methodist Fellowship (‘Destined for Eternity’) congregations.