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LETTER OF CHURCH ENDORSEMENT
Pastor or Church Official and Student,
Each applicant to the Master of Divinity program of Wayland Baptist University is asked to provide a
statement of calling to Christian vocational ministry or mission and to be active members of a local
congregation. In addition, the school wants to know if the applicant’s church confirms the applicant’s
call and supports the applicant’s pursuit of ministerial training. This church endorsement is provided by
written testimony of the pastor or church official.
The two forms below (applicant and pastor/church official) will provide the necessary evidence.
To be completed by APPLICANT
WBU ID #
During the preceding academic year, I have been involved with, supportive of, and committed
to the ministries of the named church in the following ways:
Paid leadership responsibilities:
Volunteer leadership or service:
Other involvement or means of support:
Sign the following affirmation and give this entire form to your pastor or church official
(cannot be applicant), who will complete and return it to Wayland by mail or email:
I hereby affirm my active membership in a local church, my sense of calling to a Christian
vocational ministry or mission, and my desire to pursue ministerial training through
Wayland Baptist University.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
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