North Carolina Church Receives Missional Award

Jul. 30, 2010

Tuckasegee Wesleyan Church in Jackson County North Carolina recently was honored as Missional Church of the Year by the South Carolina District of The Wesleyan Church. Located within the district’s boundaries, it is one of 59 churches. General Superintendent Dr. Jerry G. Pence, present for the district’s annual conference and the award ceremony, says their award is reflection of their missional commitment to help fulfill the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.

 Tuckasegee Wesleyan is the home church of its senior pastor, Rev. Jeff Powell. Jeff and his wife, Jennifer (pictured), have served the church and its surrounding community for fifteen years. Under the pastor’s leadership, the church has become a stand-out in its creative community ministries. Pastor Powell is an example. In 1998 he became a volunteer chaplain for the sheriff’s department. His Facebook page called “Shield a Badge with Prayer” encourages other Christians to pray for public safety officers, and now has over 2,000 followers. Jeff does more “offsite” ministry than “Online,” however. His personal counseling with officers and their families help the men and women in law enforcement face the stress produced by their vocation . . .