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Our Mission

We are here to offer the love and grace of Jesus to all who we encounter. Specifically, we pray that our ministry will connect with students, serve the community of Coastal Carolina University and the local area, and grow disciples with the movement of the Spirit through fellowship, worship, and mission outreach. 

Get Involved

Coastal Carolina Wesley Foundation wants YOU! Come and eat a meal with us, stay and get to know us, and/or join us as a student leader. We have opportunities for everyone. We want to be in partnership with you during this important season of your life. 

We would love to learn more about you! If you have questions, would like to receive information, or would like to contact us please complete the form below. 

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​Feel Led to Give?

Our ministry is sustained by the generosity of people just like YOU! We first and foremost ask for your prayers. Please pray for our students, our ministry, and our leadership. WE COVET YOUR PRAYERS! Additionally, if you are able please give financially. Your financial donations allow for our ministry to reach into the lives of students and the CCU campus. 

CCU Wesley Student President 2023

CCU Wesley Director 
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Bella Felts
​Bella is in her Junior year at Coastal Carolina University. She is a Marine Biology major from Nashville, Tennessee. Bella will be interning in Alaska this coming Fall semester as she continues to pursue the call of Christ on her life! 

​Bella loves all ocean related animals (especially dolphins!), bears, and of course who could forget Dolly Parton! Under Bella's leadership, CCU Wesley has grown, continues to share God's love, and spread Christ's hope throughout the CCU community. 
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Rev. Emily Kirby
​Emily is the Director of the Coastal Carolina University Wesley Foundation. Emily went to the University of Georgia where she was involved in The Wesley Foundation on campus. She attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University to complete her Master of Divinity degree, with a focus in Religious Education with youth and young adults. Emily currently serves as the Associate Pastor for First United Methodist Church of Conway, in addition to her campus ministry leadership. Emily is married to Adam, and they have a silly and wonderful preschool son. Emily is excited to work with the Coastal community and loves being apart of where the Holy Spirit leads the CCU Wesley ministry together!  

CCU Wesley Board of Directors

​Class of 2020
  • Mr. Delane Stevens | CCU Trustee 
  • Mr. Norman McQueen | Scholars Academy 
  • Hon. Ronald Norton 
  • Rev. Pam Muise | Remnants Church 
Class of 2021 | None (Covid)
Class of 2022 
  • Dr. Deborah Conner | Chair 
  • Ms. Susan Novotney | Treasurer
Class of 2023
  • ​Rev. Gene Aiken | Trinity UMC North Myrtle Beach
  • Rev. JT Brown | Belin Memorial UMC 
  • Rev. Tae Park | Surfside UMC 
  • Rev. Kyle Randle | First UMC Conway
  • Mr. Joe Hunter Hyman
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jamie & Helen McLain 
  • Mrs. Sally Thrift
Student Representative: 
  • Student President