Atlantic Connexion

• Saint John First (Graham Perry) & Tidal (Jim Clements) tag-teamed a recent missions trip to serve in partnership with Lighthouse Wesleyan on 8-Mile Rock in the Bahamas. CLICK HERE to enjoy the highlights.

• The theme of the 5th International Conference of The Wesleyan Church (ICWC) was Everywhere to Everywhere – Reaching the Unreached TOGETHER! It was an incredible privilege to be present as an observer during this three-day event in Johannesburg, South Africa in January where I shared a room with Superintendent Kamal who leads the Wesleyan Standard Church of Egypt.

With 400 in attendance (about 90 official delegates), it was by far the most effective ICWC we have had since we began this new structure for our global Wesleyan tribe in 2008. A HUGE commendation is well-earned by the Co-Coordinators of this conference, Rev. Doctor Galela (Regional Superintendent, Southern Africa Region) and Rev. Nikki Nettleton (Global Partners Director of Learning & Leadership). A personal highlight was the message they tag-teamed in one of the main rallies – so transparent and equipping for this new day of Everywhere to Everywhere for our the 21st century Wesleyan Church.

• As a Zambian MK, it was such an honour to sit under the inspiring message on holiness preached by Bishop Juden Siachitema (pictured middle left) of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church of Zambia. The following week, I enjoyed the privilege of co-leading a Vision Tour of 24 team members in Zambia with Dr. Henry Smith for the dedication of African Wesleyan University – more on this in a future Connexion.

I was also privileged to connect a couple of times with the leader of Immanuel General Mission (IGM), President Norihito Abraham (pictured with his wife middle right). This Affiliate Conference of the ICWC has been a long-standing partner with the global Wesleyan family and is where our Global Partners (GP) Atlantic District missionaries Robin & Yoko White serve. CLICK HERE for the White’s most recent newsletter which highlights that IGM will celebrate its 80th Anniversary later this month – congratulations to our Japanese brothers and sisters!

• If you’re looking for an investment with eternal impact, consider partnering with Windel and his family. You can support this incredible mission through prayer and by contributing financially to his relocation to the DRC or by becoming a monthly partner. Together, we can help equip and send more laborers into the harvest! To know more about Windel, please visit his website.

I have had the unique privilege of serving in an ongoing assignment at the invitation of GP (and with the ongoing blessing of the Atlantic District) with the Wesleyan Standard Church of Egypt since 2009. My initial journey with this resilient and impressive part of our global Wesleyan family began in 2004 as a member of the Canadian Wesleyan Missions Board which convened several times to serve the adoption and integration of the mission fields which merged with the Standard Church joining the Central Canada District.

• Last week was my 12th visit to Egypt but it was the first time that Ellen joined me! My friends and Kingdom colleagues rolled out the royal red carpet for her and we enjoyed an incredible week together. While my 2.5 weeks in Africa during my sabbatical were amazing, the absolute highlight of my year was getting to share Egypt with my bride – special thanks to GP & Executive Director Dennis Jackson for helping to make this possible! And yes, I took her to see the Giza Pyramids…

TEN Atlantic Wesleyan churches were represented in last months pre-conference Zoom with Dr. Steve DeNeff, Dr. Jeff Clark, and Ryan Ott. All three of this high-octane Kingdom influencers will joining for part of Beulah Family Camp. Executive Director Tami Mutch-Ketch is providing excellent leadership for this Marketplace Disciple-Makers conference.

• DON’T MISS NEXT MONDAY’S PRE-CONFERENCE ZOOM – CLICK HERE for more details including the Zoom link for the conversation on March 17th with Dr. Steve DeNeff & Dr. Jeff Clark.

Another historic Beulah Family Camp (July 5-13) is about 120+ days away with evangelists Dr. Steve DeNeff and Rev. Zach Coffin. An updated Beulah Camp & Conference Center website will be available soon with more details. Executive Director Tami Mutch-Ketch is thrilled to provide this early announcement for a first-ever event embedded in the schedule of BFC as a pre-District Conference shoulder event.

Marketplace Disciple Maker Conference

Plan now to attend (with your key lay Disciple-Makers) at the Marketplace Disciple Maker Conference from Monday evening, July 7th to Wednesday morning, July 9th, 2025. This transformative event will feature speakers Dr. Steve DeNeff and Dr. Jeff Clark, author of Praying on Offense: A Simple Guide to Transformational Prayer (gifted to each delegate at our 2024 District Conference).

• Alongside Steve and Jeff, two influential marketplace lay leaders—Ryan Ott and Trent Daley—will guide pastors and lay leaders through a practical process, equipping us for effective disciple-making within our local contexts.

In preparation for the conference, we invite you to join us for second pre-conference Zoom sessions with Steve and Jeff on March 17th. This one-hour session will provide insights into the growing North American marketplace movement, as well as an opportunity to share your suggestions and questions in advance of the full conference.

District Conference 2024 Vision Update

CLICK HERE for more details including the Zoom link for the conversation on March 17th with Dr. Steve DeNeff & Dr. Jeff Clark. This high-octane, 48-hour event is embedded into the Mon- Wed of Beulah Family Camp. This will be a strategic opportunity for deploying Acts 1:8 Quadrant Two (Judea – Near) leaders in our ongoing Meductic Mandate.

National Church Prayer Night

YOU are invited… a wide-open invitation to anyone! On Sunday, March 23rd from 7-8 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Dr. Elliott, our National Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church of Canada, and the national prayer wave team are hosting an online gathering of like-minded believers for a time of…

• seeking greater intimacy with our Heavenly Father
• sharing the good things God has been doing in and through your life;
• passionately intercede on behalf of our country for significant breakthroughs & revival;
• asking God to raise up an army of young next-generation leaders across Canada & Maine.

Save the date – CLICK HERE for the Zoom link.

CLICK HERE to check out Follow the Call
A helpful Wesleyan resource to disciple believers in processing a call to ministry.