Wesleyan Holiness Connection
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| Founded | 2006 |
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| Type | Wesleyan-Holiness & Holiness Pentecostal fellowship |
| Headquarters | Glendora, California, US |
Area served | North America |
| Membership | 17 Christian denominations & 66 Christian universities |
| Affiliations | Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America |
| Website | holinessandunity |
The Wesleyan Holiness Connection, also known as the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium, is an interdenominational organization of denominations and congregations, with membership primarily including those aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement or Holiness Pentecostalism. It seeks to promote Biblical holiness in churches that historically rooted in the evangelical movement initiated by John Wesley.[1] The Wesleyan Holiness Consortium aims to guide efforts and projects focused on holiness in the 21st century for pastors, unity within and among the participating churches, a holiness voice to the broader church, and the importance of holiness in the future mission of the church.[2]
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Member denominations
| Denomination | Orientation |
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| African Methodist Episcopal Church[3][4] | Methodist (Mainline) |
| Assemblies of God[3] | Finished Work Pentecostal |
| Brethren in Christ Church[3] | Holiness-Anabaptist |
| Alliance World Fellowship[3] | Keswickian |
| Church of God in Christ[3] | Holiness Pentecostal |
| Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)[3] | Holiness-Restorationist |
| Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)[3] | Holiness-Pentecostal |
| Church of the Nazarene[3] | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| Free Methodist Church[3] | Methodist (Holiness) |
| Grace Communion International[3] | Evangelical |
| International Pentecostal Holiness Church[3] | Holiness Pentecostal |
| Shield of Faith[3] | |
| Evangelical Church (ECNA)[3] | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| Foursquare Church[3] | Finished work Pentecostal |
| The Salvation Army[3] | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| United Methodist Church[3] | Methodist (Mainline) |
| Wesleyan Church[3] | Methodist (Holiness) |
Other Associations
In addition to having 17 denominations as members, 66 Christian colleges and universities are affiliated with the WHC.[5] Associated colleges represent a diverse portion of Christianity in North America, including the Quaker-affiliated George Fox University and the Trinity Western University founded by the Evangelical Free Church of America.
The Wesleyan Holiness Connection as a whole is a member of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA).[6]
See also
References
- ^ Mannoia, Kevin W; Thorsen, Don (April 2008). The Holiness Manifesto. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. p. 17. ISBN 9780802863362. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
It consisted of scholars and denominational leaders from a range of Wesleyan and Pentecostal churches who were seeking to reconceive and promote biblical holiness in today's churches.
- ^ "A Brief History of the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium". Wesleyan Holiness Consortium. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Scott, David W. (August 11, 2020). "UMC Ecumenical Partnerships: Multilateral Partnerships". UM Insight. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Wesleyan Holiness Connection, Denominations, holinessandunity.org, USA, retrieved February 20, 2023
- ^ "Wesleyan Holiness Connection - About us".
- ^ "PCCNA - Current Membership".
