How it all started...
John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was established in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. John Wesley was born out of the hearts of members who wanted to worship near their homes on the westside of town. It was named after the Bishop at the time who was Bishop John Wesley Martin. Initially meeting in each others homes and rented locations, in 1937, they acquired a building at 6419 Beechwood, Detroit Michigan and worshiped in the basement of this building. By 1953, members were able to worship in the sanctuary for the first time.
The congregation moved to its current location 28001 Evergreen in Southfield MI in December of 2001. JWC is a Christian community called to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry, to edify the body of Christ, thereby fulfilling the great commission as mandated by the Lord Jesus Christ.
The congregation moved to its current location 28001 Evergreen in Southfield MI in December of 2001. JWC is a Christian community called to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry, to edify the body of Christ, thereby fulfilling the great commission as mandated by the Lord Jesus Christ.
RESET!
2025: RESET
God has uniquely blessed our church over the years. We praise God for a rich history and the investments of those who came before us. However, as we move forward, it is time for a reset! A reset does not negate or erase our past. Rather, it reminds us of our church's core principles and allows us to drop our church clutter. As we move into our 101st year as a faith community, we will seek the Lord's will on how to start anew. Thank God that He provides space for us to do things differently, step out in faith, and seek God's next steps for our lives. In 2025, we will Reset by re-centering, retooling, reconnecting, and reviving.
God has uniquely blessed our church over the years. We praise God for a rich history and the investments of those who came before us. However, as we move forward, it is time for a reset! A reset does not negate or erase our past. Rather, it reminds us of our church's core principles and allows us to drop our church clutter. As we move into our 101st year as a faith community, we will seek the Lord's will on how to start anew. Thank God that He provides space for us to do things differently, step out in faith, and seek God's next steps for our lives. In 2025, we will Reset by re-centering, retooling, reconnecting, and reviving.
Where we are headed...
2025: Grow as we reach
JWC will be intentional about reaching various communities, increasing all membership involvement in the ministry, reaching beyond our church into community partnerships, and reaching our digital campus. We believe God in faith to help us reach more people and add to the church!
2026: Grow as we organize
JWC will be intentional about setting up models, structures, and theories of change to hold the growth. This includes an evaluation of all aspects of ministry and ensuring staff, volunteers, and members are mission minded. We believe God in faith to give us the ability to train, energize, and develop disciples!
2027: Grow as we work
JWC will be intentional about putting in the work necessary to grow. This includes evaluating commitment, streamlining our practices, and increasing our comradery. We believe God in faith to have every member active in ministry as we grow!
JWC will be intentional about reaching various communities, increasing all membership involvement in the ministry, reaching beyond our church into community partnerships, and reaching our digital campus. We believe God in faith to help us reach more people and add to the church!
2026: Grow as we organize
JWC will be intentional about setting up models, structures, and theories of change to hold the growth. This includes an evaluation of all aspects of ministry and ensuring staff, volunteers, and members are mission minded. We believe God in faith to give us the ability to train, energize, and develop disciples!
2027: Grow as we work
JWC will be intentional about putting in the work necessary to grow. This includes evaluating commitment, streamlining our practices, and increasing our comradery. We believe God in faith to have every member active in ministry as we grow!
