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We develop trusted leaders for faithful churches.

For more information,
please reach out to us:

769 257 7608

The Global Methodist Church Course of Study at Wesley Biblical Seminary

A new expression of Methodism founded on faithfulness
to God’s Word deserves a seminary that will train trusted pastors.

 

 

How does the Course of Study work?

 

  • COS is an alternative to a full Master’s degree
  • Certified Candidates typically take 5 courses per year
  • The Global Methodist program is 2 years for Deacon, 4 for Elder
  • WBS has already streamlined our expenses to minimize student costs—only $400 per course

The yearly cost of the GMC Course of Study at WBS is $2,000—a total cost of $4,000 for Deacons and $8,000 for Elders.

How you can invest in ministry candidates

 

  • As an individual, a Sunday School class or small group, or as a church, commit to an annual investment of a partial or whole scholarship
  • You are able to cancel your scholarship commitment at any time if your circumstances change
  • WBS will inform you each year which ministry candidate your scholarship is supporting so that you can pray for them by name

Choose Your Investment

$500

Quarter Annual Scholarship

$1,000

Half Annual Scholarship

$2,000

Full Annual Scholarship

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Long-Term Impact through Endowed Scholarships

Endowed scholarships provide long-term support to train pastors through a significant initial investment that funds scholarships out of investment earnings. Contact our Development Team to have a conversation about how you can invest in training generations of trusted leaders who will lead our churches into the next generation.

Partner With Us Today

 

 

Donate online through the link below, or reach out to Director of Development Kaitlin Godfrey at 769.257.7604 (office) or 601.624.6009 (cell) for more information. Checks may also be mailed to 1880 East County Line Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Attn: GMC COS Scholarship.

  • “I was taught at WBS that if you are called to the ministry you are also called to prepare. This seminary makes that preparation both accessible and affordable. To God be the glory!”

    —Jim, 2023 WBS Graduate

Wesley Biblical Seminary and the
Global Methodist Church: A Perfect Match

A new global church needs a pipeline of new leaders—and those leaders need high-caliber training for the challenges of today’s world. But that training must be built on traditional Wesleyan theology and an unwavering commitment to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture.

Thankfully, almost 50 years ago, God raised up Wesley Biblical Seminary to ensure the continuation of warm-hearted, scripturally sound theological education in the Deep South.

Today, WBS trains pastors around the world through our innovative technology combined with time-honored teaching that not only forms the mind but also disciples the whole person, in the classroom and in hands-on ministry skills.

Now, you have the opportunity to partner with WBS by funding partial or full scholarships for candidates seeking ordination as Deacons or Elders through the GMC Course of Study.

Give now, or contact our team for more information.

“WBS is thrilled to be the first seminary approved to offer the Course of Study for Global Methodist ministry candidates.”
—Dr. Matt Ayars, President (Pictured with Bishop Scott Jones)

Gift Acceptance: Wesley Biblical Seminary’s officers serve as the Gift Acceptance Committee, reserving the right to decline any gift not consistent with our mission or values, a gift that may have liabilities or a gift that we feel would be too difficult or time-consuming to manage or divest.