“Generation to Generation: I’ll Go!” – Bishop Kenny Martin’s Prophetic Call at FMCSC AC25

Experience the sacred ordination service from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025, where eight pastoral candidates were ordained as elders in a powerful ceremony emphasizing the ministry of reconciliation.

Bishop Kenny Martin delivers a compelling message on reconciliation from 2 Corinthians 5:18, calling the church to unity and revival through repentance, restoration, and reunion. His message sets the spiritual foundation for the ordination of eight new elders who have answered God’s call to shepherd His people.

📖 Scripture Foundation:

• 2 Corinthians 5:18 – The Ministry of Reconciliation
• 1 Peter 4:7-10 – Serving for God’s Glory
• Acts 2:38-39 – The Promise to All Generations
• Isaiah 6:1-8 – “Here I Am, Send Me”
• John 10:11-18 – The Good Shepherd

✨ Newly Ordained Elders:

• Elizabeth A. Cornell
• Brian Scott
• Eleitino A. Tuiasosopo
• Andrea G. Vaudrey
• Reginald C. Wadlington
• Jaime L. Winslow
• Meg Wolfgram
• Jessica Zittel

Bishop Martin’s powerful message emphasizes the “R’s” of ministry:

• Reconciliation with God
• Restoring relationships
• Repentance and renewal
• Reaching those far from God
• Revival through unity
• Reunion of God’s people

The ordination ceremony includes:

• The historic Wesley Covenant Prayer
• Laying on of hands by ordained ministers
• Presentation of Bibles as symbols of authority
• Commissioning to minister the Word, celebrate sacraments, and shepherd God’s people

“Judgment begins in the house of the Lord… It’s time for the body of Christ to come together.” – Bishop Kenny Martin

This service marks a significant moment in FMCSC history as these eight leaders commit to the ministry of reconciliation, joining the legacy of faithful servants who have gone before them.

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
🗓️ May 17, 2025

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Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Meet Shemika Draughan, a dynamic leader at Light & Life West who demonstrates how to be a minister in unexpected places. In this inspiring leadership spotlight from FMCSC Annual Conference 2025, Shemika shares her unique journey of bringing the joy of the Lord to cast members working behind the scenes at Disneyland.

As Co-Lead of Operations at Light & Life West alongside Denise Edmonds, Shemika’s ministry began in the greeting ministry – the first place she served when she joined what she calls “the first church I chose for myself.” Now she’s passionate about leadership development and mentoring the next generation of women leaders.

✨ Key Insights:

• How greeting ministry shaped her leadership foundation
• Ministry opportunities backstage at “The Happiest Place on Earth”
• Bringing encouragement to those who create joy for others
• The importance of co-leadership and collaboration
• Investing in leadership training and development
• Passing wisdom to the next generation of women leaders

“People who work backstage don’t necessarily experience all the happy and joy that we bring to the guests. So myself and other members of my team try to bring that to them backstage.” – Shemika Draughan

This interview beautifully illustrates the conference theme “Generation to Generation” as Shemika honors those who invested in her while actively mentoring emerging leaders.

Hosted by Pastors Janelle Coleman and Cameron Shepherd-Beyenberg from Commission Church.

📍 CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA

🗓️ May 17, 2025

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Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org

Experience the official business session from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s Annual Conference 2025, featuring powerful presentations on the future of church planting, ministerial development, and conference governance.
This comprehensive business session includes:
🌱 Church Planting Vision – Brian Warth shares a revolutionary approach to church planting that empowers local churches to be sending churches, honoring the 134-year legacy started by Rev. C.W. Ebay in 1891.
📚 MEG Process Overview – Kelly Roth presents the new Ministry Exploration Pathway, creating clearer pathways for ministerial candidates and emphasizing person-centered development.
🎓 Ordination Ceremonies – Witness the reception of 5 Conference Ministerial Candidates and 8 new Elders, including powerful testimonies about their calling and vision for ministry.
🗳️ Election Results – Liz Cornell announces the formation of the Superintendent Nominating Committee and shares results from rank-choice voting for various boards and committees.
🎂 Special Celebration – Bishop Kenny and Estelle Martin’s birthdays and 39th wedding anniversary!
Key Highlights:
• Brian Warth: “We believe the future of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California is already in our pews”
• Kelly Roth: “The best days of the church are ahead… God is doing good things”
• New vision for relationally-driven, sustainable church planting
• Ministry Exploration Pathway replacing traditional ordination-only approach
• Testimonies from new elders about revival, social holiness, and community transformation
📍 Recorded at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta, CA
🗓️ May 17, 2025
Learn more about FMCSC: https://fmcsc.org
#FMCSC #AnnualConference2025 #ChurchPlanting #Ordination #FreeMethodist
00:00 Opening and Call to Order
02:00 Church Planting Vision – Brian Warth
04:00 Rev. C.W. Ebay Historical Context
06:00 New Church Planting Strategy
08:00 “Mining the Gold in Our Pews”
10:00 MEG Process Overview – Kelly Roth
12:00 Ministry Exploration Pathway
14:00 Transfer of Members
15:00 Conference Ministerial Candidates Introduction
17:00 CMC Video Testimonies
25:00 CMC Questions and Affirmation
27:00 Elder Candidates Introduction
29:00 Elder Video Testimonies
45:00 Elder Questions and Ordination
47:00 Nominating Committee Report – Liz Cornell
48:00 Superintendent Nominating Committee Formation
50:00 Rank Choice Voting Explanation
52:00 Election Results Announcement
55:00 Recognition of Outgoing Members
57:00 Birthday Celebration for Bishop and Estelle Martin
58:00 Lunch and Breakout Instructions