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 allows working ministers to earn a doctorate while maintaining their pastoral positions. Students complete their coursework in three years and are positioned to finish their research project in year four. Students will meet together for two weeklong face-to-face courses annually for three years and be exposed to experts from various fields to inform the practice of preaching.
The DMIN in transformational preaching is led by practitioner and scholar Dr. Lenny Luchetti. Dr. Luchetti holds a doctorate from Asbury Theological Seminary’s esteemed Beeson Pastor Program, and is an ordained minister. He has served as a local church pastor for more than fifteen years, most recently as lead pastor of a congregation that during his leadership became known for its multi-ethnicity, conversion growth, and missional impact on its community. He has enjoyed opportunities to speak at camps, colleges, and churches throughout the United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Romania. Dr. Luchetti has authored several books, including Preaching with Empathy: Crafting Sermons in a Callous Culture and Preaching Essentials: A Practical Guide, which has been recongized by Outreach Magazine and Preaching Magazine as one of the best books on preaching in its publication year.
Here are some of the highlights of the DMIN in Transformational Preaching. Students will:
- travel to various locations in England, including London and Oxford, to explore how the history of preaching informs contemporary practice.
- learn from world class homileticians, preachers, and bible scholars.
- spend time at a monastery practicing disciplines that enhance spiritual formation.
- preach multiple times and receive constructive feedback from their professor and classmates.
- journey through the program with a cohort of peers and form meaningful relationships.
- develop a research project that serves to strengthen preaching in the Church today.
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.
