Chesapeake District

Welcome to the Chesapeake District of The Wesleyan Church! The Chesapeake District encompasses the states of Maryland, Delaware, a northern portion of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Sixty Wesleyan churches are located within the borders of these states and on any given Sunday nearly 13,000 people will attend church at one of our locations. We exist to create and empower local churches to reach their communities for Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see 20,000 new disciples and 20,000 in primary worship by 2020.

The Wesleyan Church is an evangelical, Protestant denomination. Our churches offer the good news that faith in Jesus Christ makes possible a wonderful personal relationship with God, a holy life empowered by His Holy Spirit for service, and assurance of eternal life in heaven. Our ministries emphasize practical Bible teaching, uplifting worship, and special programs to meet a variety of life needs. Thank you for taking time to explore, to learn, and to pray about how you can be involved. You are invited to join this team!

Office: 410-571-9235

  • 301 Kent Road
  • Glen Burnie, MD 21060
  • USA

The Chesapeake District comprises of churches in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Washington DC.

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ZIP Code Vision

The Chesapeake District encompasses approximately 841 ZIP Codes. Only 237 of them have a transforming Wesleyan presence. Chesapeake Wesleyan Churches are prayerfully seeking to expand their influence.

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Celebration of Ministry

SAVE THE DATE! Celebration of Ministry, October 29, 2017 at Calvary Wesleyan Church in Harrington, Delaware. General Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Schmidt, will be the keynote speaker.

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Pastor and Spouse Gathering

SAVE THE DATE! The 2018 Pastor and Spouse Gathering will be held again at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland. The Gathering will begin on Monday, March 5 and conclude Wednesday, March 7.

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Getting to Know Chesapeake District Pastors

The Chesapeake Connection features a "Getting to Know Our District Pastors" section. Featured Pastors include: Robert Beckles, Kenneth Wagner, Wayne Parsons, Lynette Thomas, James Walsh, and more.

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Circle J Ranch Kids Camp Report

Cowboys and Cowgirls gathered at Circle J Ranch (otherwise known as Chesapeake Kids Camp) from June 27 to July 1 for a great kids camp!

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2017 Vision 2020 - Into Every Zip Code!

The Chesapeake District has joined with The Wesleyan Church of North America to make more disciples who make disciples for Jesus and multiply until a transforming presence exists in every zip code.

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Powerful Account of Disciples Making Disciples

This inspiring letter of transformation was received at the Chesapeake District Office from Pastor Scott MacBeth who most recently served as Supply Pastor at Annandale Trinity.

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The Chesapeake Connection

The Chesapeake Connection is a monthly publication distributed by the Chesapeake District of The Wesleyan Church highlighting district news, upcoming events, and local church ministries.

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The Chesapeake Connection Archives

Past editions of the Chesapeake Connection can be accessed on this page.

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Chesapeake District Churches

Listing of churches in the Chesapeake District including addresses, contact information.

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Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership

​Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University will be launching an innovative Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) in Transformational Leadership.

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Protect My Ministry is Now Available for Background Checks at Minimal Cost

Churches of the Chesapeake District may now process background checks for both children and youth volunteers through a district account with Protect My Ministry.