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

  • 9690 Shepherds Creek Place
  • La Plata, MD 20646
  • USA

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

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Hurricane Florence Relief

Hurricane Florence is battering the North Carolina Coast. The Wesleyan Church's disaster relief partner is at work providing supplies for the response. Here's how you can help!

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Chesapeake District Announces New Leadership Model

The Chesapeake District conference approved a new leadership model that features a Lead Team made up of five pastors: Mike Hilson, Todd Crofford, Ken Figgs, Kenneth Wagner, and Mark Bunting.

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New Leadership Structure

An introductory letter from District Superintendent, Mike Hilson explaining new ACE Leadership Structure for the Chesapeake District along with dates for ACE Group Meetings in August and September.

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Chesapeake District Calendar

Chesapeake District Calendar of Events!

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Class Requirements for Ministerial Students & Licensed Ministers

All Chesapeake Ministerial Students and Licensed Ministers should take note that two pre-ordination classes are required each district year to retain their ministerial status.

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Getting to Know Chesapeake District Pastors

Brief biographies of Chesapeake District Pastors which have appeared in The Chesapeake Connection "Getting to Know Our District Pastors" section.

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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.

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Toll-Free Clergy Care

The Wesleyan Church is excited and privileged to announce a confidential, toll-free pastoral care number for all Wesleyan clergy and their families in North America: 1.877.REV.CARE.