Doctor of Ministry Program Update – Spring 2026 Spring 2026 Doctor of Ministry Intensive
The Spring 2026 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Intensive at Payne Theological Seminary was held virtually via Zoom, January 26–30, 2026. Each semester of the D.Min. Program begins with a required week-long Intensive, a cornerstone of students’ academic, spiritual, and ministerial formation. The Intensive opened on Monday, January 26, with student orientation, a program overview, and evening worship. Orientation sessions were led by Mrs. Maryjo Lewis, Registrar; Ms. Lynn Ayers, Library Cataloguer; Dr. Betty Holley, Interim President and Dean; and Dr. Josephine L. Harris, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. From Tuesday through Thursday, January 27–29, students gathered daily for morning worship, plenary teaching, core phase sessions, and peer cohort meetings. The week concluded on Friday, January 30, with morning worship, the fourth and final plenary session, and an overview of program next steps led by the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. For some doctoral candidates, this Intensive marked their sixth experience; for others, it was their first. Payne was pleased to welcome both new and continuing students into a shared learning community characterized by rigorous scholarship, theological reflection, and vocational discernment. The Intensive remains an integral component of the D.Min. curriculum and the formation of reflective practitioners in ministry. Pre-Intensive Preparation To support student preparation, Dr. Betty Holley and Dr. Josephine L. Harris hosted a Doctor of Ministry Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The session provided essential guidance regarding expectations for the Intensive and allowed students to ask questions and receive clarification. Ms. Charlisha Rankin, Executive Assistant to the President, provided technical instruction and navigational support for the virtual format, ensuring that students could fully participate through the Zoom platform. Dr. Kathleen Wright, Director of Communications, facilitated community engagement by live-streaming the opening worship service and the plenary sessions throughout the week. Attendance was strongly encouraged for all Doctor of Ministry students.
Featured Guests and Worship Leadership (January 26–30, 2026)
The Spring 2026 Intensive was enriched by the presence of distinguished leaders in ministry and scholarship.
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