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. 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.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Member denominations
| Denomination | Orientation |
|---|---|
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | Methodist (Mainline) |
| Assemblies of God | Finished Work Pentecostal |
| Brethren in Christ Church | Holiness-Anabaptist |
| Alliance World Fellowship | Keswickian |
| Church of God in Christ | Holiness Pentecostal |
| Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) | Holiness-Restorationist |
| Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | Holiness-Pentecostal |
| Church of the Nazarene | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| Free Methodist Church | Methodist (Holiness) |
| Grace Communion International | Evangelical |
| International Pentecostal Holiness Church | Holiness Pentecostal |
| Shield of Faith | |
| Evangelical Church (ECNA) | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| Foursquare Church | Finished work Pentecostal |
| The Salvation Army | Wesleyan-Holiness |
| United Methodist Church | Methodist (Mainline) |
| Wesleyan Church | Methodist (Holiness) |
Other Associations
In addition to having 17 denominations as members, 66 Christian colleges and universities are affiliated with the WHC. 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).
See also
- Global Wesleyan Alliance
- Christian Holiness Partnership
- Interchurch Holiness Convention
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