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 COURSE NOW CLOSED
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- COURSE NOW CLOSED
Instructor:
Rev. Karen Tucker
WNY MTP Church Leadership Syllabus 2025 (Tucker)
Registration Deadline: December 30, 2024
Mondays 6:00 to 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)
January 6, 2025
January 13, 2025
January 20, 2025
January 27, 2025
February 3, 2025
February 10, 2025
February 17, 2025
Wesleyan History and Discipline- COURSE NOW CLOSED
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
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
If you do not wish to set up an account, click on “Continue as Guest.”
2. Pay by check payable to:
Western New York District of The Wesleyan Church
4669 Pinecrest Terrace
Eden, NY 14057