ABOUT
Educating, Empowering, and Equipping, disciples to share the Good News of Jesus Christ
A Clear Mission & Vision
The Foundation for Evangelism is the only foundation whose sole work is:
To encourage and promote evangelism across the Wesleyan tradition by providing grants and resources that invite all people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.
We work with Wesleyan-tradition denominations and organizations to fulfill our vision:
That every layperson, pastor, and congregation in the Wesleyan tradition faithfully articulate and embody the good news of Jesus Christ.
Fueling a passion for evangelism across the Wesleyan tradition.
The Foundation for Evangelism makes a difference by working across eight Wesleyan-tradition denomin-ations and with the ministries that serve them. We support the formation of pastors, the strengthening of congregations, and the equipping of laity so that more people may embrace the gospel.
Your support makes this possible. By investing in educating, empowering and equipping clergy, laity, and churches, you help strengthen the church’s capacity to bear witness to Jesus Christ for generations to come.
Values That Guide Our Grant-Making
Evangelistic
Passion for Jesus Christ and the Bible that leads to compassion for people, compelling us to invite them into life-transforming relationships with Jesus Christ.
Wesleyan
In response to the triune God’s pursuit of us, Wesleyan Christianity is the lifelong journey to love God and neighbor with our whole heart.
Catalyst
Working across a spectrum of denominational, theological, geographical, and cultural contexts we help things happen to make a greater impact together than we could on our own.
Steward
We are stewards of the old, old story while acting as a catalyst for new forms and ways of telling the story. We steward the resources and funds entrusted to share the Good News in everchanging contexts.
Leaders
Equipping clergy and lay leaders at all levels for an everchanging landscape to lead inside and outside the church walls through whole-life, lifelong discipleship.
Equip
Equipping disciples to share the Good News is the primary goal of the Foundation, whether we help people discover the need to or equip those who are ready to share.
What is Wesleyan tradition?
We use the phrase “Wesleyan tradition” to describe an approach to the Christian faith and discipleship that showcases awareness, understanding, and implementation of the practices and teachings attributed to the movement begun in the 18th century by John and Charles Wesley. This movement is marked by connection, accountability, and the understanding that God loves every person and calls each of us to lifelong discipleship.
Additional Resources:
Rev. John Wesley
Founder of the Methodist Church