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 $140. 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 2024-2025
Fall 2024
Doctrine of Holiness - COURSE NOW CLOSED
Instructor:
Rev. Jonathan Ward, M.A.
SYLLABUS
Thursdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) – 10 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- September 12
- September 19
- September 26
- October 3
- October 10
- October 17
- October 24
- October 31
- November 7
- November 14
Introduction to Homiletics - COURSE NOW CLOSED
Instructor:
Rev. Jon Horton, M.Div.
SYLLABUS
Tuesdays on Zoom 6 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- September 10
- September 24
- October 1
- October 8
- October 15
- October 22
- October 29
Worship - COURSE NOW CLOSED
Instructor:
Maribeth Jennings, MWS
Worship Syllabus (Fall 2024)
Saturdays on Zoom 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST) – 7 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- September 7
- September 14
- September 21
- September 28
- October 5
- October 12
- October 19
Spring 2025
Advanced Theology
It is highly recommended to take Intro to Theology before taking this course.
Instructor:
Rev. Jonathan Ward, M.A.
Advanced Theology – Spring 2025
Registration deadline: January 16, 2025
Thursdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) – 10 Classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- January 23
- January 30
- February 6
- February 13
- February 20
- February 27
- March 6
- March 13
- March 20
- March 27
Church Leadership and Management
Instructor:
Rev. Karen Tucker
WNY MTP Church Leadership Syllabus 2025 (Tucker)
Mondays 6:00 to 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)
January 6, 2025
January 13, 2025
January 20, 2025
January 27, 2025
February 2, 2025
February 9, 2025
Wesleyan History and Discipline
Instructor:
Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden, M.Div., D.Min.
SYLLABUS
Registration deadline: January 8, 2025
Wednesdays on Zoom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) – 7 classes including pre-course and post-course assignments
- January 15
- January 22
- January 29
- February 5
- February 12
- February 19
- February 26
Registration and Payment
Register Here
Western New York Ministry Training is an approved program for ordination and licensing courses in The Wesleyan Church. The cost of each course is $140. Payment information will be emailed to the address you enter on this form.
Payment Information
Each WNY Ministry Training Program Course costs $140. Grades will not be released until full payment is made.
2 Payment Options:
1. Pay Online Using our Donation System.
https://engage.suran.com/wnydistrict/s/give/gift/ministrytraining
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2. Pay by check payable to:
Western New York District of The Wesleyan Church
4669 Pinecrest Terrace
Eden, NY 14057