What is Wesley?

A place for all college-aged young adults in Macon to connect, worship, and grow in their faith.

Core Values

worship God

follow Christ

serve impactfully

worship God

Tuesdays @ 8:30pm

follow Christ

Retreats

Small Groups

serve impactfully

Bahamas Mission Trip

Tuscaloosa 2010

Ministry Team

Wesley House

Why campus ministry?

A fulfillment of the baptismal covenant.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons now before you in your care?

With God's help we will proclaim the good news

and live according to the example of Christ.

We will surround these persons

with a community of love and forgiveness,

that they may grow in their service to others.

We will pray for them,

that they may be true disciples

who walk in the way that leads to life.

The Future of the Church

61% of young adults that had been churched are now spiritually disengaged

20% of twenty-somethings maintained level of spiritual activity consistent with high school experiences

19% of young adults were never significantly reached during their teens & remain disconnected

Source: The Barna Group, Most Twentysomethings put Christianity on the Shelf...; http://bit.ly/barnayoungadultresearch

The Future of the UMC

Total number of Elders in the UMC in 2011:

16,954

Number of Elders in the UMC under 35:

951 (5.61%)

Number of Elders in the UMC ages 55-72:

8,790 (51.84%)

Source: Clergy Age Trends in the United Methodist Church, 2011 Report. Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary.

The Mission of Wesley

Mercer undergrad population: 2,400 Estimated 400 students involved in a campus

ministry Macon State full-time students population: 3,101

Estimated 100 students involved in a campus ministry

Wesleyan undergrad population: 412 Estimated 50 students involved in campus

ministry

Preparing for the Mission

Campus ministry is a relational ministry – the more relationships that are created and nurtured on the campuses the more fruitful the ministry will be.

The most effective way to meet our mission is to continue to develop students as leaders as well as add full-time interns to our staff.

Partners for the Mission

St. Mary's Grant Terms $28,000/year for 3 years Grant funds restricted for full-time interns 2nd and 3rd years are matching grants

We must raise $28,000/year to receive the rest of the grant

Deadlines: December 31, 2012

December 31, 2013 Funds raised to match the grant are not

restricted

How can YOU partner with us?

Weekly snacks or monthly meals for students Tuesdays @ Wesley House

Sponsor a student on a mission trip or retreat Spring Break is coming!

Help us meet our match Monthly or one-time gift

Make college students part of your church's mission

Being a welcoming place for Sunday worship Talking it up with youth who are going to

college