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Wesley Theological Seminary Annual Conference Report 2021
For the world, 2020 was a year like no other. In the midst of a global pandemic, resurgent racism, mass unemployment, and politically challenging times in the US, Wesley remained committed to fostering wisdom and courage, preparing graduates to lead innovative ministries while remaining grounded in our biblical and theological traditions for the sake of God’s inbreaking kingdom. Here are some of the ways we are accomplishing that with our many partners in this mission.
Research projects support congregational community engagement and envision future ministry
Wesley is pleased to announce new opportunities for UMC congregations to explore, clarify, and pursue thriving in their communities. The Source Collaborative is working with three cohorts of regional congregations in a two-year process of prayer, community engagement, congregational visioning, and coaching. The Religious Workforce Project studies religious work in congregations across several denominations to understand current and future needs and to adapt resources and training accordingly.
The Wesley Innovation Hub has worked with 18 congregations in the greater D.C. area to connect with young adults outside the church. These projects, all funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc, grants, forge insight into future ministry and local church development, influencing the way students are trained and informing resources for church leaders working in their communities across the country.
Using research and partnerships to reach and equip the next generation of ministers
Wesley is ready to work with you as we make theological education more accessible and relevant to the realities of ministry today. Wesley offers an 81-hour Master of Divinity, a 36-hour Master of Arts, and a 60-hour Master of Theological Studies, any of which can be focused on specializations in public theology, urban ministry, arts and theology, missional church, children and youth ministry and advocacy, or African American church leadership. Courses are available in person, online, and in intensive hybrid formats. Info at www.wesleyseminary.edu/admissions/try-a-class-3.
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