Wesleyan Impact Partners

?? Celebrating 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award honoree: Rev. Joshua Hayashi ?? We are thrilled to shine a light on Rev. Joshua Hayashi, CEO and co-founder of Mission Management Company (MMCo) in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award honoree! Through MMCo, Rev. Hayashi helps churches assess financial health, transformation readiness, and property potential to align their mission with community needs and long-term sustainability. His work also fosters cross-denominational collaboration to ensure churches are maximizing their impact. MMCo promotes: ?? Assessing financial health & property potential ?? Fostering mission-aligned church development ?? Guiding faith-based communities through strategic transformation ?? Serving as a school chaplain at Punahou School, shaping students' spiritual & ethical values Rev. Hayashi’s innovative leadership is shaping how churches engage, serve, and sustain their ministries for the future. ?? Learn more about Rev. Hayashi and the other 2025 Locke Leaders here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gFEypKgA #LockeInnovativeLeaders #FaithInAction #CommunityImpact? #HawaiianHeritage #InnovativeLeadership #WesleyanImpactPartners

The Pasifika United Methodist Community acquired a building for ministry with the growing Pacific Islander population in the Las Vegas area. In December of 2023, Pasifika realized its dream to become home to three fellowships, signaling an intentional focus on caring for Pacific Islanders. Joining together three congregations came together under one roof was a first of its kind in the area: First Samoan United Methodist Fellowship (‘New Paradise’), First Filipino-American Fellowship (‘Promised Land’), and First Tongan United Methodist Fellowship (‘Destined for Eternity’). The new building was made possible with a loan from Wesleyan Impact Partners and local community grants, allowing them to create a larger community and make a more meaningful and purposeful impact on the Pacific Islanders in the Las Vegas Area. Check out Pacifika's website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gu_777gs #thrivingcongregations #fourishingcommunities #pasifikacommunity

?? Celebrating 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award honoree: Beverly Jenkins ?? We are proud to recognize Beverly Jenkins, President and CEO of Refuge and Restoration (R&R) and co-founder of R&R Church, as a 2025 Locke Innovative Leader! Beverly’s transformative work in North St. Louis demonstrates faith in action, providing essential resources for sustainable growth and community restoration. Originally launched as a transitional home for those facing homelessness, unemployment, or past incarceration, R&R has expanded to include: ?? Career training programs & workforce development ?? R&R Marketplace, a $20M, 90,000-square-foot economic hub ???? Addiction treatment facility, pharmacy, early childhood education center, bank, and restaurant ?? R&R Church, a faith-driven community supporting spiritual renewal Her leadership exemplifies the power of innovation, service, and faith-driven impact in creating thriving communities. ?? Learn more about Beverly and the 2025 Locke Leaders here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gFEypKgA #LockeInnovativeLeaders #FaithInAction #CommunityTransformation #SustainableGrowth #FaithDrivenImpact #ChurchAndCommunity #LeadershipInAction

?? Meet Dr. Aaron Kuecker: A 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award Honoree ?? We are proud to celebrate Dr. Aaron Kuecker, president of Trinity Christian College, as a 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award Honoree! Under his leadership, Trinity is shifting higher education toward an abundance mindset and embracing connection and mutuality to support student well-being and reduce debt. Trinity Christian College’s innovations include: ?? A 4-day class schedule to promote mental, spiritual & academic well-being ?? A 40% tuition reduction to make education more accessible ?? Paid internships & sponsored degrees in partnership with local businesses to minimize student loan debt By connecting students with existing resources and reimagining education, Trinity is helping both students and communities flourish. ?? Learn more about Dr. Kuecker and the 2025 Locke Leaders here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gFEypKgA #LockeInnovativeLeaders #FaithInAction #HigherEducationInnovation #StudentSuccess #AbundanceMindset #FaithDrivenImpact #EducationForTheFuture

?? Announcing the 2025 Locke Innovative Leader Award Recipients?? We’re thrilled to celebrate the 2025 Locke Innovative Leaders—visionaries who are driving meaningful change in their communities through faith, innovation, and leadership: ?? Joe Bowling – Englewood Community Development Corporation (Indianapolis, IN) ?? Rev. Joshua Hayashi – Mission Management Company (Honolulu, HI) ?? Beverly Jenkins – Refuge and Restoration (Dellwood, MO) ?? Dr. Aaron Kuecker – Trinity Christian College (Chicago, IL) These leaders exemplify creativity, courage, and a commitment to serving their communities in transformative ways. ?? Learn more about these inspiring leaders and their work: https://lnkd.in/gFEypKgA #LockeInnovativeLeaders #FaithInAction #CommunityLeadership #InnovationInFaith

Last week, Rev. Lisa Greenwood, President & CEO of Wesleyan Impact Partners, had the privilege of speaking at GCFA’s Quadrennial Training for jurisdictional annual conferences in Houston, TX. Conversations focused on: ?? Developing leadership & excellence ?? Building agility & adaptability in faith communities ?? Encouraging discovery & collaboration for sustainable ministry Wesleyan Impact Partners is honored to support faith leaders in shaping the future of the church! #FaithInAction #ChurchLeadership #WesleyanImpact #LeadershipDevelopment #GCFA #MinistryInnovation #StrategicLeadership #EmpoweringChurches

?? Welcoming Rev. William H. Lamar IV to the Board ?? We are thrilled to announce the naming of Rev. William H. Lamar IV to our board. As pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, Rev. Lamar IV brings decades of pastoral leadership and community organizing experience to his role. His work with faith-based justice organizations like Direct Action Research Training (DART) and Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) reflects his deep commitment to liberation and service. Rev. Lamar IV also exemplifies transformative leadership in action with a history of fostering innovative leadership and engaging in social justice ministries. We are honored to have Rev. Lamar IV join us as we continue working toward faith-driven impact in our communities. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gGfeJWG8 #FaithLeadership #BoardAnnouncement #FaithInAction #TransformativeLeadership #AMEChurch

?? Welcoming Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright to the Wesleyan Impact Partners Board ?? We’re honored to announce the naming of Rev. Dr. Aleze M. Fulbright to the Wesleyan Impact Partners Board. A dynamic preacher, leader, and ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, she works to create spaces of spiritual renewal and empowerment and is committed to encouraging and equipping all people to live out their God-givenness.? Currently serving as the Secretary of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Fulbright oversees the administration, coordination, and facilitation of the General Conference, the highest legislative body of the UMC. We are excited for the vision and wisdom she brings to our board. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gGfeJWG8 #FaithLeadership #BoardAnnouncement #FaithInAction #WesleyanImpactPartners #DynamicLeadership

Community UMC - Building a Community Inspired by her mother’s generosity, Shirleen Johnston was one of the first in her church to invest with Wesleyan Impact Partners when she learned that we funded the loan that made possible the literal expansion of Christ’s table at her home church, Community UMC, in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Shirleen invested in Impact Certificates because she shares Wesleyan Impact Partners’ mission to help churches be anchors of love and belonging for the communities they serve. Learn More about Community UMC: https://lnkd.in/e8-NPKGs Learn more about Wesleyan Impact Partners: https://lnkd.in/gf3G8WMT Note: This experience may not be representative of other investors. It is no guarantee of future performance or success.

Loan Opportunities That Fit Many Missions ?? Wesleyan Impact Partners specializes in providing loans for churches and growing ministries to serve the needs of their communities and make lasting impacts in the lives of those they serve. ? Our Loan Opportunities: ?? Property Purchases and Acquisitions: Finance the purchase of land, improvements, existing buildings, or new properties. ?? Construction and Improvement: Provide interim and permanent financing with accurate and timely disbursements. ?? Debt Refinancing: Refinance existing debt at competitive rates for up to 25 years. ?? Learn more about how you can build, grow, and transform your ministry: https://lnkd.in/gHfJtQwe #FaithInAction #ChurchFinance #WesleyanImpact #MissionDriven