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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.
Name of Applicant:
To be completed by APPLICANT
WBU ID #
Name of Church:
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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LETTER OF CHURCH ENDORSEMENT
(not to be completed by applicant)
To be completed by PASTOR or CHURCH OFFICIAL
Name of Church:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Pastor/Church
Official’s Name:
Position at Church:
PLEASE CHECK ALL THREE BOXES*
I confirm this applicant’s involvement in our church as noted on p. 1 of this form.
I have talked with this applicant about (1) the applicant’s sense of call to Christian
vocational ministry or mission (2) ways that the student might be involved in
service at our church.
The church endorses this applicant by confirming the applicant’s sense of call and
supporting the applicant’s pursuit of ministerial training.
*If you are unable to affirm all three statements, please explain why under “additional
comments” or contact the university.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (You are welcomed to provide additional comments or
observations in the space below or to attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.)
Date: Signature:
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