Transformational Preaching

Transforming Leaders, Transforming Ministries, Transforming Lives

Wesley Seminary offers a unique and innovative Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) with a concentration in transformational preaching. The program is designed to allow working ministers to earn a doctorate in leadership while maintaining their pastoral positions. The program is predominately completed online. Content courses are 12 weeks long with 11 of those weeks completed online and one-week completed in person. Research courses are 8 weeks long and are completed totally online.

The first phase of the DMIN ends when the student’s course work is completed and they defend their Project Proposal. When the proposal is approved the student enters the project phase, where the student and his/her Project Advisor implement the study, gather results and draw conclusions. This second phase, where the student finishes their Project, could take as little as a year, although the student customarily has four years in which to finish.

Testimonials

Rev. Mark O. Wilson, Assistant Professor of Discipleship, Multiplication & Renewal Southern Wesleyan University

"Enrolling in the DMin in Transformational Preaching at Wesley Seminary has been one of the best  decisions I've ever made.  The rich insights gleaned from these courses have deepened and strengthened my preaching tremendously."

Rev. Aaron Gross , Lead Pastor - Logansport Church

"After twenty years of preaching, I could tell it was time for a tune-up. The world keeps moving and I wanted to make sure I was speaking in a language that would make the most difference in this culture. Wesley Seminary helped me to be biblical and relevant in my preaching."

Rev. Jeff Bouma, Lead Pastor - Voyage Community Church

"While I’m certainly a work in progress, the DMin in Transformational Preaching has been a much needed respite from the way I used to understand the task of preaching. I’ve learned to practice Sabbath rest, and by doing so, take better care of my own soul. Even more, I’ve read books and learned things that that I would have never learned otherwise. As a result, my congregation has told me that my preaching is more focused and creative than it has ever been. On the whole, my preaching has been reinvigorated and I can’t wait for another opportunity to share God’s Word."

Rev. Tamar Eisenmann, Founder - Pray2Revive

"With each class of the DMin in Transformational Preaching, my call and relationship with the Lord is deepened and my preaching is further refined.  I treasure our cohort; we are a team that encourages and sharpens one another.  For this leadership conference junkie, it has been so refreshing to focus on growing in a different ministry capacity besides leadership!  My congregation has also been blessed.  Even though they already enjoyed my preaching, they have noticed that it is now more powerful, creative, compassionate, and impactful. "

Rev. Whit R. Martin, Associate Pastor - Smyrna First United Methodist Church

"The Holy Spirit has breathed new life and meaningful depth into my ministry through Wesley Seminary.  I have re-captured a desire to study and grow through my professors and my fellow students, as both push me to be all I can be for Jesus Christ.  I would encourage pastors to let God challenge their ministry through Wesley Seminary’s Transformational Preaching Doctor of Ministry program."

 

The Doctorate of Ministry is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission.