The Wesleyan Church does not require pacifism but permits military service as a matter of conscience grounded in the just war tradition. The church recognizes that some believers may serve in the military as an expression of patriotic duty and defense of the innocent. At the same time, conscientious objection to military service is also honored and respected for those whose faith leads them to embrace pacifism.

The church's position reflects its broader commitment to Christian liberty and individual conscience in matters where Scripture does not explicitly bind all believers. Some Wesleyan congregations and individuals embrace the peace tradition more strongly, while others affirm military service as potentially just. The denomination has a smaller but notable tradition of conscientious objection stemming from its holiness heritage. What unites Wesleyans is the call to live as citizens of heaven and to pursue justice and peace through whatever means one's conscience permits.