In 2021, the Seminary decided to open up part of the Omark Preaching Competition specifically for undergraduate level students in the Ministry Scholars Program. These students are majoring in a variety of areas and are on their way to completing their undergraduate degree AND a Master of Arts in Ministry in 5 years.

Ministry Scholars are scored using the same parameters as the Seminary graduate level students, and follow the same deadlines. Along with three Seminary graduate level student winners, one Ministry Scholars student is chosen as the winner, who is awarded $500 from the Ministry Scholars Program.

To Ministry Scholars, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow in your public speaking and communication skills, as well as get feedback from local pastors and faculty who are trained and experienced in preaching.

If any Ministry Scholars have questions about the Omark Preaching Competition, they can email bryce-johnson@bethel.edu. 

Apply now to join the Ministry Scholars Program.

Tiara Lamb is a senior in high school and a second-year full-time PSEO student at Bethel. She plans to continue her degree in reconciliation studies after high school as a recipient of the Act Six scholarship! Tiara is passionate about God’s original vision for the church as compassionate, unified, and inclusive. Additionally, Tiara bursts with joy when she’s part of diverse communities where People of Color and those affected by disabilities can thrive! She seeks to help change the church’s identity from “the most segregated hour of the week” to a community where every person in God’s kingdom worships God together and jointly bears His image.