Student Preaching at Wesley

The student preacher initiative at Wesley affords students an opportunity to integrate and practice what they are learning as a result of their studies at WTS, demonstrate their passion for ministry through preaching and worship leadership, and share their gifts with the WTS community. It also provides us another opportunity to honor the rich diversity of the Wesley community and of our worship traditions.

Our hope is that selected students will experience the invitation to preach in chapel as affirmation of their vocational identity and value to the Wesley community. And, we anticipate sermons that invite people of faith toward a richer witness of the gospel in church and society.

As you are beginning the application process, please take a look at the student preaching application guidelines.

Student Preaching Application Form

Application for Wesley's Student Preaching Initiative

Step 1 of 2

Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email
Number of Hours Completed at Wesley
Current GPA
Anticipated Graduation Date
Previous Degrees or Institutions attended
Denomination or Religious Tradition
I am...
- Clergy
- Laity
Name of your Current Congregation
Congregation's Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Website
Current Ministerial Appointment/Call/Role (if applicable)
Name of Congregation
Position Title/Ministry
Dates of Service
Please respond to the following (limit 100 words or less)
What has shaped your sense of vocational identity or ministerial call (e.g. experiences, exemplars, theological understandings, readings)?
Why are you interested in preaching during a WTS chapel service and what gifts might you offer this community?
With the exception of Foundations of Preaching, what courses at WTS have you found to be most beneficial to your ongoing development as a preacher, pastor, or liturgist?
Students, faculty, staff and administrators at Wesley are a diverse group of individuals (gender, race, ethnicity, culture, ecclesial affiliation, religious tradition and more) seeking to respond faithfully to our sense of vocation and call. What might you contribute to a community such as this through your preaching, pastoral presence, and understanding of communal worship?
Describe two of the most pressing challenges facing the church today and why they are important to you.
Describe two hopeful possibilities that you observe in your congregation or in your worship tradition
How often do you attend chapel worship at WTS, and what have you gained from these experiences? If you do not currently attend chapel services, please describe obstacles to participation, if there be any.
URL for Your Introduction Video - Please provide the URL to a one to two minute(s) video introducing yourself and telling us why you desire to preach for chapel worship
Please provide the URL for a video or audio recording of yourself preaching for a live worship service.
Please upload the written transcript for your sermon here.
Max. file size: 256 MB.

To nominate a current Wesley student or provide a recommendation, please use the form below

Student Preaching Nomination/Recommendation Form

Wesley Theological Seminary Student Preacher Nomination Form
We are delighted to receive your nomination and/or recommendation of a current Wesley Theological Seminary (WTS) student to preach during our weekly chapel service. Eligible nominees must be enrolled as a student at WTS during the semester for which they are nominated, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and have successfully completed PW125 (B+ or better) and BI 101 or 102 (B or better) and BI 171 or 172 (B or better). Upon receiving your nomination/recommendation, we will notify the prospective student preacher and invite them to begin the application process. If you are a WTS faculty member, your nomination may also serve as a recommendation
Please provide the following information about your nominee:
Nominee's Contact Information
Name
First Last
Email
Ecclesial Affiliation and Ordination Status of Nominee
Ministry Position/Title (If any):
Nomination/Recommendation:
Please describe your relationship with the nominee (limit 50 words):
Please describe in 200 words or less why you believe that this individual would be an excellent candidate as a student preacher during a WTS chapel service
Your contact information
Name
First Last
Organization
Title
Email
Mobile Phone Number
Home/Office Phone Number
Thank your for your nomination and support of Wesley Theological Seminary

Worship Opportunities

Join us Tuesdays at 11am in Oxnam Chapel. Oxnam Chapel is located in the Trott Administration building.

All are welcome!

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Want to be a part of the worship planning team? Join us Tuesday, 5-6:30pm in Bess Jones! We will plan worship over dinner!

Student Preaching at Wesley

Student Preaching Application Form

Step 1 of 2

Current Ministerial Appointment/Call/Role (if applicable)

Please respond to the following (limit 100 words or less)

Recommender

Student Preaching Nomination/Recommendation Form

Wesley Theological Seminary Student Preacher Nomination Form

Please provide the following information about your nominee:

Nomination/Recommendation:

Your contact information