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CAFO2025: A giant gift exchange in Houston At CAFO2025, over 2,200 Christians gathered with a shared passion for transforming the lives of vulnerable children. Reflecting the conference theme, "Distinct: Different from the world, for the world," the powerful event was...

Local churches unite around caring for the Lehigh Valley’s vulnerable children and families. JODI LEWIS | October 20, 2025 | WesLife Access original article here. The anticipation of Pure Religion Sunday in November brings to mind the compassionate,...

Creating spaces of welcome and belonging Up to 20% of the global population is estimated to be neurodivergent, meaning they differ in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical. Culture Life Wesleyan Church, a Hephzibah62:4 partner in New Jersey,...

Are you looking for an easy on-ramp, a powerful and accessible way for you and your church to live out the call of James 1:27? Look no further than Pure Religion Sunday! My friend Vince Smith began intentionally living out pure religion as a local church pastor and...

Last month we were excited to host our annual board meeting here in Grand Rapids, MI, our team's home town. This meeting had been held virtually since 2020 for a variety of reasons. While we celebrate the technology that allows us to work together from many places,...

Do you have at least three families in your church? Watch this insightful session from Dr. Erik Carter at Baylor University to find out why it's important for churches of every size to be intentional about serving kids and families impacted by disability. While summer...

CAFO2025: A giant gift exchange in Houston At CAFO2025, over 2,200 Christians gathered with a shared passion for transforming the lives of vulnerable children. Reflecting the conference theme, "Distinct: Different from the world, for the world," the powerful event was...

YOU ARE INVITED!  In our 125th year of transforming the lives of vulnerable children, we are excited to offer MORE momentum-building opportunities for the Hephzibah62:4 community. If you feel God leading you deeper into our shared mission, please join us at any of the...

Michael and Emily step into an “impossible” situation to love a mother and baby through pregnancy, adoption and beyond. JODI LEWIS | January 6, 2025 | WesLife Access original article here. We are likely all familiar with critiques of Christians who take a strong...

Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! - Psalm 66:5 A wise friend and fellow non-profit leader told me that people tend to overestimate what can be accomplished in five years, and underestimate what can be accomplished in ten. I have often...

ARE YOU READY FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE RESOURCE? As we look ahead and plan for January and Sanctity of Human Life Sunday we are faced with the reality that we live in a time of confusion and disillusionment. As Christians and Wesleyans, what is...

Trauma-Informed Care Has Never Been More Important Recent events have left large parts of the southeastern U.S. absolutely devastated. Our hearts are broken for those who have lost their homes, church buildings, and loved ones. The road to recovery will be long, and...

Pure Religion Sunday, November 10, 2024, challenges us to join God and others in caring for the vulnerable. JODI LEWIS | October 21, 2024 | WesLife Access original article here. When you think of the foster care system in your county, what comes to mind? In my...

Pure Religion Sunday, rooted in the family of God Recently my husband Jamie received a call with the news that his beloved grandmother had passed away, just shy of her 92nd birthday. Waves of emotions and memories flooded us. While grandmothers can be special for many...

EVERYONE can do something! May is one of our favorite months here at Hephzibah62:4. Spring is finally here to stay, and we celebrate all the amazing mothers, grandmothers and mothers at heart, and the essential roles they play in children's lives. Also near to our...

And who knows but that you have come to your position for such a time as this? - Esther 4:14 I'm excited to announce that our staff has grown, to serve you better! For such a time as this, God clearly confirmed a new teammate for me and Anika, to help create more...

True power and influence are found through the life-saving work of Jesus Christ and comes through relationship. JODI LEWIS | January 8, 2024 | WesLife Access original article here. At our best, Christians have long been known for the ways we have cared personally for...

You will be called Hephzibah, for the Lord will take delight in you. – Isaiah 62:4 Our founder, Bettie Tyler, was divinely inspired to name her ministry Hephzibah, a Hebrew word that means “my delight is in her.” As she navigated the blessings and challenges of caring...