CROSS Training Program
CROSS Training is an online ordination program for The Wesleyan Church.
CROSS Training is a proven online training ground for pastors and has faithfully served The Wesleyan Church for over 12 years. By participating in CROSS Training, leaders benefit from a comprehensive, accessible, and cost-effective pathway toward ordination within The Wesleyan Church.
One of the significant advantages of CROSS Training is its ability to fulfill all academic requirements for ordination set forth by the Educational Ministry Department of The Wesleyan Church. Our carefully designed courses cater to leaders seeking ordination in our world today. Moreover, to maximize convenience for busy leaders, CROSS Training is offered 100% online and completely a-synchronous, allowing participants to build competencies at their own pace and location flexibly.
At the forefront of our considerations is affordability. We understand the financial constraints that aspiring ministers face, which is why we are proud to offer CROSS Training as the least expensive option for fulfilling all academic course requirements for ordination. Priced at only $180 per class, this program provides exceptional value without compromising quality.
Contact us today to learn more about CROSS Training, exclusively offered online through Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Due to a system wide update during the month of September all classes can only be added/dropped by contacting Madeline Lewelling at mlewelling@okwu.edu
Cost and Course Credit
Each CROSS Training class costs $180 and is considered a non-credit Continuing Education Class. While each CROSS Training class will count towards your ordination in The Wesleyan Church, you will not be able to receive college credit. If you would like to receive college credit or a college degree in ministry, consider our Ministry and Leadership Program, which is also offered fully online.
Duration
CROSS Training classes run Monday through Sunday. Most classes are three weeks long. Pastoral training classes will incorporate discussion boards, handouts, videos, links, and other materials to help you achieve the course objectives. All course work will be completed during your training program according to the course schedule. There is no pre- or post-course work. You will receive a letter grade for every class and you must successfully pass a course, earning a C or better, in order to be counted towards the ordination requirement.
Get Your Textbooks
You can order your books through the Brightspace Bookstore or book outlets like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Wesleyan Publishing House. Some of your CROSS Training books may be downloaded digitally for your iPad, Nook, Kindle, or another digital reader.
CROSS Training Schedule
FALL 2023
August 28 – September 17, 2023
CROSS1410 Survey of Christian Education
CROSS3720 Romans
CROSS3820 Pastoral Counseling
August 28 – September 24, 2023 (4 week classes)
CROSS3320 Advanced Theology
CROSS4310 Wesleyan History and Polity*
September 25 – October 15, 2023
CROSS2620 Pentateuch
CROSS3250 Introduction to Church History
CROSS4430 Doctrine of Holiness
September 25 – October 22, 2023 (4 week class)
CROSS3450 Preaching 1: Intro to Preaching (Intro to Homiletics)
CROSS3710 Methods of Bible Study*
October 30 – November 19, 2023
CROSS1610 Intro to Old Testament*
CROSS3510 Global/Intercultural Ministries
CROSS4540 Pastoral Ministries
October 30 – November 26, 2023 (4 week class)
CROSS4370 Church Leadership: Women Leaders*
November 27 – December 17, 2023
CROSS1710 Intro to New Testament*
CROSS3850 Acts
CROSS4020 Spiritual Formation
*Required for District License
SPRING 2024
January 15 – February 4, 2024
CROSS2920 Introduction to Philosophy
CROSS3900 Worship
CROSS4230 Church Leadership/Management*
January 15 – February 11, 2024 (4 wk class)
CROSS3520 Preaching 2: Expository Preaching
February 12 – March 3, 2024
CROSS1410 Survey of Christian Education
CROSS1800 Psychology
CROSS3820 Pastoral Counseling
February 12 – March 10, 2024 (4 week classes)
CROSS3210 Intro to Theology*
CROSS4310 Wesleyan History & Polity*
March 11 – March 31, 2024
CROSS1610 Intro to Old Testament*
CROSS3110 Evangelism & Discipleship
CROSS3850 Acts*
CROSS4430 Doctrine of Holiness
March 11 – April 7, 2024 (4 week class)
CROSS3450 Preaching 1: Intro to Preaching (Intro to Homiletics)
April 8 – April 28, 2024
CROSS1710 Intro to New Testament*
CROSS3250 Introduction to Church History
CROSS3720 Romans*
April 8 – May 5, 2024 (4 week class)
CROSS3320 Advanced Theology
*Required for District License
SUMMER 2024
May 6 – May 26, 2024
CROSS3510 Global/Intercultural Ministries
CROSS4230 Church Leadership/Management*
CROSS4540 Pastoral Ministries
May 6 – June 2, 2024 (4 week classes)
CROSS3520 Preaching 2: Expository Preaching
CROSS4310 Wesleyan History & Polity*
June 3 – June 23, 2024
CROSS1220 Sociology
CROSS2620 Pentateuch
*Required for District License
As someone coming into the Wesleyan tradition with outside ministry education and experience, Cross Training was an invaluable part of helping me become connected with the theology, ministry approach, and people in The Wesleyan Church.
Contact
Have questions or want more information? We’d love to connect!
Due to a system wide update during the month of September all classes can only be added/dropped by contacting Madeline Lewelling.
Phone: 918-576-7309
mlewelling@okwu.edu
Attention: Madeline Lewelling
Oklahoma Wesleyan University – GPS
2201 Silver Lake Road Bartlesville, OK 74006
I am not sure I would have finished ordination without the encouragement of professors in CROSS Training. If God calls you into ministry or wants to learn more in-depth about His word, I could think of no better place than OKWU’s CROSS Training.