Wesleyan Seminary Foundation

Wesleyan Seminary Foundation FAQs

I’m a student at Asbury Theological Seminary. Who do I contact for more information?

Contact David Durst by email

I need help determining what courses I need for ordination. Who do I contact?

You may contact your District or Education and Clergy Development. Your academic ordination transcripts are managed and approved by Education and Clergy Development and we are always glad to help advise you in your progress.

Is there financial aid available to Wesleyan seminarians?

Yes, the primary source of financial aid is the Wesleyan Ministerial Education Grant. You can find more information here.

Who do I contact about Wesleyan discounts at Wesley Seminary at IWU.

Contact Wesley Seminary at IWU for possible Wesleyan discounts. This is administered by the seminary. If you are looking for information on Wesleyan Ministerial Education Grants, go here.

Does the Asbury Wesleyan Community have any further financial aid?

There are some additional scholarships available for Wesleyan students at Asbury. Contact Dave Durst for more information.

If you are thinking of going to Asbury Seminary, make sure you contact us!

The Wesleyan Seminary Foundation (W.S.F.) was established to assist students in their preparation for ministry in The Wesleyan Church. In our contractual affiliation with Asbury Theological Seminary, we act as a liaison between The Wesleyan Church, our Wesleyan students, and the Seminary.

Campus Director, Dave Durst

Mail: 215 E. College St, Wilmore, KY 40390-1122

Phone: 859-553-3271 Email: wesleyanseminaryfoundation@gmail.com

General Information

The Wesleyan Seminary Foundation (W.S.F.) was established to assist students in their preparation for ministry in The Wesleyan Church. In our contractual affiliation with Asbury Theological Seminary, we act as a liaison between The Wesleyan Church, our Wesleyan students, and the Seminary.

We endeavor to foster the identity and the integrity of Wesleyan students through spiritual care, financial aid, fellowship, service opportunities, recruitment, and graduate placement assistance.

Rev. Johanna Rugh, The Executive Director of Education and Clergy Development, serves as the General Director of The Wesleyan Seminary Foundation. The Campus Director of The Wesleyan Seminary Foundation in Wilmore, Kentucky is Dr. Dave Durst.

Library

The W.S.F maintains a small collection of Wesleyan literature, including general reports, conference journals and periodicals. These are here for the benefit of our students and guests.

Financial Assistance

The W.S.F. administers the Wesleyan Ministerial Education Grant program for students preparing for ordination. 

There are a number of other Honor Scholarships and Supplemental Aid Scholarships which are granted each year through our office. We maintain two funds to help meet financial emergencies which arise in the lives of our students. One is The Brannon Loan Fund, which was established as a memorial to Rev. Gerald C. Brannon, a 1959 Wesleyan graduate of Asbury, who was drowned on August 20, 1959. This fund provides small loans to help through crisis situations.

The Campbell Memorial (S.H.A.R.E.) Fund was established after the death of Rev. Dale Campbell, a former W.S.F. director, who was especially interested in meeting the emergency needs of students. Repayment of these funds is not expected. The only source for keeping the fund going is through the gifts of those who see the need for this kind of assistance.

For details on any of these forms of financial assistance, please contact our office.

Fellowship Among Wesleyans at Asbury

The Asbury Wesleyan Community is a student run body which provides fellowship for our fifty or so students and their families. There is a regular schedule of pot luck dinners, men’s breakfasts, picnics and social events which foster relationship among our people. Many life-long friendships have begun here.