“Life Together” and “Missional Evangelism” add specific concentrations for ministry settings
WASHINGTON, DC (WTS) – Wesley Theological Seminary announces the approaching application deadline of February 15, 2008 for two unique Doctor of Ministry tracks beginning in Washington, DC in May 2008 –“Life Together” and “Missional Evangelism.”
“Life Together: Spirituality for Transforming Community” is designed to help pastors lead through periods of intentional growth and change with special attention to the local congregation as a transformed and transforming community. Participants will explore how groups (congregations, ministries, and communities) are transformed through the use of classical and contemporary texts and the spiritual disciplines of the church. Graduates of this track will be better equipped to lead congregations from aggregates to community, from self-absorption to mission, and from accommodating practices to welcoming practices grounded in a biblical spirituality.
Jesus called the apostles to “Go and make disciples.” Our “Missional Evangelism” track examines the biblical and theological foundations of the church’s focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ. Participants will explore best practices that are sensitive to post-modern sensibilities, taking into account local church story, size, and context. Many of today’s best practices manage to combine ancient passion and vision with twenty-first century awareness. Topics addressed in this program include Historical Models of Missional Evangelism; Salvation in the New Testament; Preaching to Those on the Edge of Faith; God's Welcome: Hospitality for a Gospel-Hungry World; and Making Disciples Across Class and Culture.
Other upcoming Doctor of Ministry tracks at Wesley include “Pastoral Theology, Care and Counseling” and “Arts and Theology” beginning January 2009.
“The Doctor of Ministry program is a natural continuing education step for dedicated clergy who want to pursue focused study,” said Dr. Lew Parks, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. “Beyond earning the degree, Doctor of Ministry graduates function as resource persons for the local and regional church.”
Applications are being accepted through February 15, 2008. Details are available at WesleySeminary.edu, and program questions can be directed to Dr. Lew Parks at
LParks@WesleySeminary.edu or (202) 885-6481. For application materials and information, contact the Office of Admissions at Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016.
Admissions may be reached by phone at (202) 885-8659 or (800) 882-4987 or by email:
admissions@WesleySeminary.edu.
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