WNY Ministry Training
Western New York Ministry Training is an approved program for ordination and licensing courses in The Wesleyan Church. The cost of each course is $150. All courses are held on Zoom. In addition to the Zoom sessions listed for each course, one week of pre-work, weekly homework, and one week of post-work are required and will be listed in the syllabus.
Rev. Karen Tucker, MDiv, MAPC
WNY District Ministry Training Program Director
Course Offerings for 2025-2026
Spring 2026
General Church History
Instructor:
Rev. Jonathan Ward, M.A.
Church History Syllabus – Ward
Registration Deadline: January 8, 2026
Thursdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) – 10 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- January 15
- January 22
- January 29
- February 5
- February 12
- February 19
- February 26
- March 5
- March 12
- March 19
Expository Preaching
Instructor:
Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden, M.Div., D.Min.
Expository Preaching Syllabus
Registration deadline: March 10, 2026
Tuesdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- March 17
- March 24
- March 31
- April 7
- April 14
- April 21
- April 28
New Testament Intro
Instructor:
Rev. Karen Tucker, M.Div., MAPC
WNY MTP New Testament Syllabus
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026
Mondays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments. Last homework due 4/27.
- March 2
- March 9
- March 16
- March 23
- March 30 – NO CLASS due to Holy Week
- April 6
- April 13
- April 20
Old Testament Intro
Instructor:
Rev. Karen Tucker, M.Div., MAPC
WNY MTP Old Testament Syllabus
Registration Deadline: December 29, 2025
Mondays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments. Last homework due 2/23.
- January 5
- January 12
- January 19
- January 26
- February 2
- February 9
- February 16
Pastoral Counseling
Instructor:
Dr. Paul Young, Ph.D.
Syllabus
Registration deadline: January 8, 2026
Thursdays on Zoom 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 10 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments.
- January 15
- January 22
- January 29
- February 5
- February 12
- February 19
- February 26
- March 5
- March 12
- March 19
Church Leadership/Management
Instructor:
Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden, M.Div., D.Min.
Church Leadership 2026 Syllabus
Registration deadline: February 9, 2026
Mondays on Zoom 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM (EST) – 8 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments.
- February 16
- February 23
- March 2
- March 9
- March 16
- March 23
- March 30
- April 9
Wesleyan Church History and Discipline
Instructor:
Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden, M.Div., D.Min.
Wesleyan Church History and Discipline – Syllabus
Registration deadline: January 6, 2026
Tuesdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- January 13
- January 20
- January 27
- February 3
- February 10
- February 17
- February 24
Payment Information
Each WNY Ministry Training Program Course costs $150. Payment is due at the time of registration. You may pay online using our donation system or mail a check to the district. See details below.
2 Payment Options:
Option #1 – Pay Online Using our Donation System.
https://engage.suran.com/wnydistrict/s/give/gift/ministrytraining
If you do not wish to set up an account, click on “Continue as Guest.”
Option #2 – Pay by check payable to:
Western New York District of The Wesleyan Church
4669 Pinecrest Terrace
Eden, NY 14057