Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

What Wesley Memorial Methodist Church does

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is a non-profit Methodist congregation founded in 1856 and located at its present site in High Point, North Carolina since 1960. The church serves a membership of more than 2,500 individuals and households through weekly worship services, age-segmented programming (children, youth, adults, seniors), and a long-running preschool/day school known as Wesley Memorial School, which has been in operation for 62 years. The physical campus is distinguished by 26 handcrafted stained glass windows installed in 1968.

The organization's programmatic surface spans worship and music ministry, children's and student programs (including summer Vacation Bible School and arts camps), senior services, and an external engagement network of more than 40 local and global mission partnerships. Long-running community events include the Carolina Christmas Bazaar, now in its 52nd year. The church distributes content through a podcast available on multiple platforms and an Alexa skill, and operates digital administrative infrastructure including the Abundant.life online giving platform, Constant Contact for email communications, and KidCheck for child check-in.

Revenue is generated through member tithes and offerings, online giving, preschool tuition, fundraising events such as the Christmas Bazaar, and ancillary book sales. The church is currently in a pastoral transition, publicly searching for a new Lead Pastor. Operations are supported by a staff of 26 or more across ministry, education, and administrative functions.

Name

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Legal name

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Website

https://wesleymemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is a 170-year-old Methodist congregation in High Point, NC serving 2,500+ members through weekly worship, a 62-year-old preschool, age-segmented ministries, and 40+ mission partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Methodist church services
• Christian preschool education
• Religious community worship
• Faith-based children's ministry
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

High Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional Sunday morning tithes and offerings collected during worship services. Members and attendees contribute financially to support church operations and missions.
2. Online Giving: Digital giving platform enabling members to give online via abundant.co portal, supporting regular tithes and special campaigns.
3. We Are Wesley Annual Campaign: Annual giving campaign (We Are Wesley 2025-2026) for financial commitments that support church growth and service in the current year.
4. Wesley Memorial School Tuition: Preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten program fees for the Christian school serving children ages nursery through Kindergarten.
5. Special Events and Fundraisers: Revenue from events including Christmas Bazaar vendor fees and sales, chicken pie fundraisers, and other mission-related fundraisers. Christmas Bazaar typically raises approximately $15,000 annually.
6. Church History Book Sales: Sales of A Pictorial History of Our Church - two-volume hardcover set with Volume One at $40, Volume Two at $50, or Complete Set at $90.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is a United Methodist congregation that delivers traditional and contemporary worship services, age-spanning Christian education programs, a 62-year-old Christian preschool (Wesley Memorial School), youth and children's ministries, pastoral care and Stephen Ministry, small group fellowship, an annual giving campaign, and 40+ local and international mission partnerships. The church supplements these with community events (Vacation Bible School, summer camps, Christmas Bazaar), online giving and livestreaming, and pastoral transition support.

Product overview

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and services organized as a unified ministry portfolio. Core offerings include Traditional and Contemporary Worship Services held at multiple times, Wesley Memorial School (a 62-year-old Christian preschool), Wesley Memorial Kids (children's ministry birth-5th grade), Student Ministries (youth grades 6-12), Vacation Bible School and summer camps, Small Groups for Bible study and fellowship, Stephen Ministry for one-on-one pastoral care, and an extensive Missions Program. Supporting programs include the Carolina Christmas Bazaar, Wesley Women and Wesley 100 (gender-specific ministries), J.O.Y. senior adult ministry, online giving, live streaming, and podcast distribution. The church integrates with platforms including KidCheck for children's check-in, GO! Curriculum for Sunday School, Abundant.life for online giving, Lome for volunteer management, and various podcast distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wesley Memorial School: Christian school of excellence serving the community for 62 years, offering education and care for children ages nursery, pre-K and Kindergarten.
• Wesley Memorial Students
• Wesley Memorial Kids
• Just Older Youth (J.O.Y.)
• Wesley Women
• Wesley 100
• Stephen Ministry

Products and services

• Worship Services Traditional and contemporary worship services held on Sundays at 8:30am (Traditional/Chapel), 9:30am (Contemporary/Fellowship Hall), and 11am (Traditional/Sanctuary), plus Wednesday Vespers 5:30-6:30pm. Services are approximately 60 minutes in length and free to attend.
• Wesley Memorial School Christian preschool offering education and care for children ages nursery through Kindergarten, operating 9am–1pm. Voted Best Preschool in the Triad (High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem area). Directed by Ashley Gatewood.
• Wesley Memorial Kids Children's ministry serving kids birth through 5th grade with Sunday Fun-Day (Sunday School), Children's Church, Wednesday Night Games & Gospel, Kids Choir, and seasonal programs like VBS. Directed by Ann Marie Chilton.
• Student Ministries Youth ministry for grades 6-12 meeting Wednesday nights 6-8 PM with food, friendship, and Christian formation activities. Directed by Harrison Hart.
• Live Streaming Online worship livestream available Sundays at 9:30am and 11:00am at wmchurch.online.church for remote participation by those unable to attend in person.
• Sermons & Podcast Recorded sermons and church podcasts distributed via iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Alexa skill for on-demand listening.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and offering platform enabling members to give online via Abundant.life, supporting the church's operational budget and We Are Wesley campaign.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual sports-themed Vacation Bible School with Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, and Cheer options for elementary and preschool children, typically held in July.
• Imaginarium Music & Arts Camp 5-day summer music and arts camp for rising grades 1st-6th featuring live music, expressive art creation, interactive games, unique instruments, and worship experiences.
• Small Groups Fellowship and Bible study groups including Unity Groups (Fish, Great Day, 4-H, Contemporary, Second Story, Seekers, Pineapple, Couples, WOW Women of Wesley, Blessed Beginnings), Adult Sunday School classes, and various Bible studies for faith formation and community connection.
• Stephen Ministry One-on-one confidential care ministry where trained Stephen Ministers provide listening, caring presence, and spiritual encouragement to individuals facing life difficulties. Coordinated by Abbigail Felton with Rev. Dr. Glenn Myers as Stephen Leader.
• Missions Program Local and international mission support including community outreach, food pantries, school partnerships, refugee support, and global mission trips through 40+ mission partners including Compassion International, World Relief, Hinton Rural Life Center, and Wesley Memorial School in Nakuru, Kenya.
• Wedding Services Wedding coordination and hosting services for members and non-members, celebrating commitment under Jesus Christ with worship-centered ceremonies. Coordinated by Judy Hustrulid.
• Carolina Christmas Bazaar Annual Christmas craft fair featuring 75+ vendors, bake sale, silent auction, cafe, and general store. Open to community shoppers; proceeds support church and local non-profits.
• Stained Glass Window Tours Guided tours of the sanctuary's 26 historic stained glass windows, created by Willet Stained Glass Studios in 1968, featuring over 135 biblical stories. Tours conducted by Hospitality Manager Mike Wallace.
• Wesley Memorial Kids Choir Children's choir program meeting Wednesday nights at 5:30 PM and performing at 9:30 AM Sunday services for ages 5 and up (Kindergarten through 5th grade). Directed by Stephanie Peters.
• Wesley Women Women's ministry organization with Circle groups (Angel Tree Circle, Circle 6, Circle 8), Christmas Bazaar coordination, and various mission activities supporting community nonprofits.
• Wesley 100 Men's ministry group meeting third Saturday monthly for breakfast and fellowship, supporting church events and local missions with hands-on service projects. President: Edwin Bass.
• J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Senior adult ministry for those 60+ connecting seniors in faith, fellowship, service, and purposeful activities with regular events and gatherings. Led by Priscilla Smith.
• Pastoral Care & Prayer Ministry Pastoral care including prayer requests, Stephen Ministry one-on-one care, Care Ambassadors, Prayer Shawl Ministry, REACH ministry for homebound, and prayer team for congregational support.
• We Are Wesley Annual Campaign Annual giving campaign (We Are Wesley 2025-2026) for financial commitment pledges that support church growth and service in the current year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 members with dozens of new people and families added annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compassion InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch financially supports an international child through Compassion International's child sponsorship program, providing food, medical care, and education to a child in need.
• Community Clinic of High PointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-supported clinic providing quality acute care and chronic disease management for eligible adults aged 18-64 in Archdale, High Point, Jamestown, and Trinity who lack government or private insurance.
• World Relief OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with World Relief to provide support for refugees settling in the High Point community, including assistance with integration, employment, and cultural support.
• Hinton Rural Life CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission trips to Frakes, KY partnering with Hinton Rural Life Center serving a three-county Appalachian area through home repairs and services for poverty-stricken communities. Also provides retreat and conference center for church groups.
• Macedonia CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice mentoring program, youth and senior activities, food distribution center, life skills teaching, early childhood education, and other services. One of two food recipients from church canned food collections on first Sundays.
• Open Door MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes meals at The Father's Table, assembles food boxes for the pantry, and provides supplies for the shelter. Second food recipient from church canned food collections.
• High Point Jail MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian mentoring program serving inmates residing in the Guilford County jail, providing relationships and Christian discipleship support.
• Fairview Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round partnership providing school supplies, backpacks with food for children during Christmas and Easter breaks, and teacher support.
• Victory JunctionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp program allowing children with complex medical and physical needs to experience the joy of camp in a medically safe and fully accessible environment.
• Wheels 4 HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based car donation program providing reliable transportation for families who cannot afford a vehicle.
• Horsepower Therapeutic TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic riding program promoting welfare of individuals with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities through horses. Church sponsors one horse named Charlotte.
• Ervin UMAR HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting community inclusion, independence, and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and cultural enrichment opportunities.
• Good Samaritan Clinic (Dominican Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission opportunity offering clean water and medical assistance through a clinic near the Haiti border, providing opportunities for church members to serve internationally.
• Rise Against HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual meal packing events to send meals internationally to people facing food scarcity.
• Crossnore Children's HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for children who have experienced abuse or other trauma.
• Feeding Lisa's KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots movement started by church member Lisa Hawley, packaging and delivering food monthly to children in High Point facing food insecurity.
• Henderson Settlement (Kentucky)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission trip to Frakes, KY partnering with Appalachia ministry.
• A Simple GestureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual households supplying and delivering canned food to multiple food banks in Guilford County.
• Mobile Meals / Senior Resources of GuilfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome-delivered meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors in High Point area. Church delivers twice monthly.
• Boys and Girls Club of High PointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for young people, especially those in challenging areas of High Point.
• HP Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian youth ministry introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in faith. Goal to support every high schooler in High Point.
• West End Ministries / Leslie's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter support, community meals, food pantry, thrift stores, counseling, and other services.
• Commander Peace AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting at-risk young boys and girls with a safe, nurturing environment and home to help them get off the streets.
• YWCA of HP - Baby ClosetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAids families with infants and toddlers by providing formula, clothing, diapers, and other newborn necessities.
• YWCA of HP - Women's ClosetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides gently used clothing for young professional women entering the workforce.
• Helping Hand of High PointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian organization providing food, emergency financial assistance, and basic life skills education to community residents in need.
• Partners Ending HomelessnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding support for homeless population in High Point area.
• Hope for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides affordable housing opportunities, financial literacy, mentorship and training programs for low-to-moderate income residents, veterans, aging, persons with disabilities, and homeless.
• Prison Fellowship Angel TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharing the love of God with incarcerated parents and their children through purchase and delivery of personal Christmas gifts.
• Greater HP Food AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocuses on food security in High Point area working with non-profit partners supporting their programs and distribution.
• Alzheimer's Autumn Lights Prayer VigilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual gathering for prayer and financial support of those impacted by Alzheimer's/Dementia in Guilford County.
• Ward Street Community ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding food and community outreach support at Ward Street Community Resources.
• Cover the CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollecting and donating blankets to those in need in High Point during winter.
• CROP WalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual fundraiser walk to help support families struggling with hunger in the community and around the world.
• Wesley Memorial School in Nakuru, KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership supporting education in Kenya, Africa.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Resurrection: Largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. based in Leawood, KS, with comparable multi-generational programming including preschool, missions, multiple worship styles, and pastoral care. Comparable as a flagship UMC peer though at significantly larger scale.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site evangelical church with comparable programming breadth including preschool, multiple service styles, small groups, and extensive missions. Compares as a broader-scale peer in the faith-based organization space.

Direct peers

• The Woodlands United Methodist Church: Large UMC congregation in The Woodlands, TX with extensive preschool, children's, student, and adult programming similar to Wesley Memorial. Comparable scale and full ministry portfolio approach.
• Christ United Methodist Church: Large UMC congregation in Plano, TX with comparable multi-generational ministries including children's programs, student ministries, adult small groups, missions partnerships, and traditional/contemporary worship services. Closely comparable in denomination and programming breadth.
• St. Andrew United Methodist Church: UMC congregation offering comparable traditional and contemporary worship services, Christian education across age groups, missions, and small groups. Direct denominational peer at similar scale.
• Peachtree City United Methodist Church: UMC congregation with comparable programming structure including preschool, children's ministry, student ministry, missions, and multiple worship styles. Direct denominational peer.
• Grace United Methodist Church: UMC congregation with multi-generational programming, preschool, missions, and pastoral care. Comparable denomination and operational structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLtXyHojiEXJDBYP09RtAJpF0TrGWVZdh3
• Facebookfacebook.com/wesleymemorialumc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wmcstudents
• Xx.com/wesleymemhp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wesley-memorial-united-methodist-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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