2016 Wesleyan Discipline:7035
From Wesleyan Discipline
7035. Use of Name. The affiliate church may not adopt the name The Wesleyan Church nor utilize such benefits as coming under the denominational umbrella for IRS recognition as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit entity until said unit is received as a developing or established Wesleyan church and conforms to The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church in all matters of governance. It may choose to advertise with such language as “A congregation of the Wesleyan tradition” or “affiliated with The Wesleyan Church.”