While our mission remains "To Prepare Professionals for Ministry," Wesley College

  is also a great place to take the basics, presented in an environment that puts Jesus Christ

  first. Classes begin with prayer, and students attend two chapel services each week.

  Throughout each semester, opportunities are presented for students to participate in outside

  ministry, and even mission trips. Students who elect to participate in summer travel and

  missions opportunities do everything from working as camp counselors at church camps

  around the southeast, to teaching English to elementary students in Japan.

  Wesley College offers four year degree programs in Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education,

  Missions, Christian Counseling, and a two year general education program. While not all

  colleges and universities accept Bible College credits, Pastoral Ministry graduates from the

  2007 class have already been accepted into graduate level programs at Memphis

  Theological, Asbury Theological, and Wesley Biblical Seminary, and recent graduates of the

  Christian Counseling program have been accepted into Belhaven College, and Mississippi

  College graduate schools. Wesley College graduates have even gone on to graduate school at

  institutions as prestigious as Yale. Students with two year general education degrees

  generally experience widespread acceptance. Feel free to contact our academic affairs

  department with any questions or concerns.

  We think that you will find out that Wesley College is Right for you!

History of Wesley College
  1944-1972 • Texas
  In 1944 the Congregational Methodist Church

  founded "Dallas Bible School" with Otho Jennings

  named the first Superintendent. In August of the

  same year, W.E. Bruce was tabbed to replace

  Jennings, and would hold the position until 1953.

  In 1953 the Congregational Methodist Church

  acquired Westminster College in Tehuacana,

  Texas, from the Methodist Protestant Church,

  and relocated the school there, adopting the

  name.

  In 1972, property was acquired in Florence Mississippi and the college was relocated to

  newly constructed facilities. In 1976 the name was changed from Westminster College to

  Wesley College, which it maintains today.

  1972-Present • Florence, Mississippi
  With the election of a Wesley College graduate as President of general conference of the

  Congregational Methodist Church in 2002, there has been renewed interest in moving the

  college forward. In 2004, Lance Sherer was hired as president of the college and began to

  rapidly move Wesley toward an institution-wide shared vision of providing services to men

  and women within the framework of a Christ-centered educational program. This vision sees

  Wesley as a growing institution offering a Christian education that is relevant in all areas of

  life.

  Wesley specializes in preparing students for ministerial work, seminary studies, graduate

  studies, and core courses in a Christian environment that are widely accepted at other

  institutions for transfer. Students often take their core courses to other colleges and

  universities where they complete their degrees in fields not offered at Wesley, and Wesley

  students have gone on to receive graduate educations at Universities as prestigious as Yale.

Accreditation
  Wesley College is accredited by:
  The Association for Biblical Higher Education
  5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 26
  Orlando, Florida 32822-1781
  (407) 207-0808

  The Association for Biblical Higher Education is recognized

  as a national accrediting agency by the Council for Higher

  Education Accreditation (CHEA), the successor of the

  Council on Postsecondary Education (COPA), and subsequently the Commission on

  Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA).

  ABHE is also listed by the United States Department of Education as a recognized agency for

  biblical higher education. This recognition extends as well to ABHE's candidate institutions.

  The Association's member institutions are recognized by the Department of Justice, the

  Veteran's Administration, and other relevant federal agencies in the United States. There is

  no federal department for education in Canada.

  Finally, ABHE is recognized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological

  Education, the theological education affiliate of the World Evangelical Alliance. The Council

  is a global community sponsored by eight continental/regional associations of theological

  schools.

Our Beliefs
  We believe and teach the basic, fundamental doctrines of the historic Christian Faith within

  the framework of traditional Methodism, in an ecumenical environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  A Bible College Education--Is it really worth the time and money?

  Because of the condition of the world in which we live, the need for a Biblical world-view is

  greater than ever.

  For those wishing to enter a lifetime of ministry, the need for a Bible college education is

  extremely urgent. Graduates leave Wesley College with a solid understanding of the Bible,

  theology, and career principles that will equip them for the ministry that God has for them.

  For those wishing to enter the secular work-place as a Christian, Wesley College offers a two

  year General Education Certificate. This is designed to equip the student to be a strong

  layperson in society. Biblical and theological knowledge will equip the student for a lifetime

  of lay ministry.

 What is the mission of the college?
  The mission of Wesley College is to prepare students to fulfill the Great Commission by

  providing a Christ-centered, biblically based, Wesleyan-oriented education in an intimate

  Bible college setting.

  What kind of lifestyle standards does the college require?
  Every student is expected to use conduct appropriate for a respected member of a Christian

  society while carefully maintaining their spiritual life, church attendance, and Christian

  service.

 Where do students live?
  Wesley College has two dormitories for students' housing. Two rooms share one bathroom.

  The women's and men's dormitories each have a in-house dormitory resident assistant to

  assist the Vice President for Student Affairs in management and devotional activities.

  Married student housing is available 0.5 mile from the college.

 What career resources are available to students?
  For students who are eligible for financial aid, there is a variety of work-study opportunities

  available on campus. Since the college is located in the metro-Jackson area, endless job

  opportunities are available in the area as well.

 Where do students attend church?
  In the metro-Jackson area, a full variety of churches are available to Wesley College

  students. The student body comes from over 15 denominational backgrounds including the

  Congregational Methodist Church, United Methodist Church, Association of Independent

  Methodists, Methodist Protestant Church, the Church of the Nazarene, Southern Baptist

  Church, Missionary Baptist Church, and a variety of independent churches.

 What discipleship opportunities are available?
  Various discipleship groups on campus meet throughout the week as well as bi-weekly

  devotion times in the dormitories.

 Who can students talk to in times of distress?
  The Vice President for Student Affairs, Campus Pastor, and the Campus Counselor are

  available for emotional and spiritual support. In addition, many people find that the Bible

  college atmosphere fosters close friendships for personal support.

 Is the college accredited?
  Wesley College is accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (Member of the

  council for Higher Education Accreditation) and by the Mississippi Commission on College

  Accreditation. See our accreditation page for additional information.