Services to the Church

Urbana Theological Seminary exists to strengthen the church. The Seminary expresses this heart for building up laypersons and their congregations through several tangible ministries.

Pulpit Supply

On any given Sunday faculty of the Seminary and students trained in preaching can be found in the pulpits of churches in the region. Our people delight to help through providing relief for those times when pastors are out of town or for some reason unable to be preach. It is our desire that our faculty will have an impact on the person in the pew as a means of encouraging the congregations. A call to the office (217-365-9005) or an e-mail to office@urbanaseminary.org with your dates and request will allow us to match our resources with your need. The available pool includes both faculty members and students who have completed their first course in Preaching.

Speakers for Retreats and Training Opportunities

Urbana Theological Seminary’s faculties are available to speak at retreats and other training opportunities for your ministry. Call the office (217-365-9005) or send an e-mail to office@urbanaseminary.org with your dates and the nature of your event.

Community Outreach Ministry

In Fall of 2006, at the behest of the Board of Urbana Theological Seminary, a new program was formed to reach out from the Seminary into the lay community in the church. The Seminary Community Outreach Ministry aims to bridge the gap between theological training on the Master's degree level and the person in the pew. So much of the fruit of having a theological school nearby can be reaped by those who do not attend Seminary at all. To see the range of what has been offered and is available, visit our Community Outreach Events.

For more information about Community Outreach and its events, to be put on the e-mail list to receive notification of upcoming events, or to schedule an event for your church or for a parachurch ministry contact Mary Long at office@urbanaseminary.org or 217-365-9005.