Reimagining Preaching Program

Engaging Text, Soul, & Culture

 

Crafting transformational moments informed by the intersections of text, soul, and culture.

Innovating the Act of Preaching

These programs will equip preachers, lay leaders, and others to develop their communication skills, give and receive feedback, and support one another in the art and spiritual practice of crafting sermons.

Apply Now for the Reimagining Preaching Cohort Beginning May 2025

Questions?

To receive more info on the Reimagining Preaching Cohort Program  or learn how to be a partnering denomination, fill out the “Let’s Connect” form and check “Reimagining Preaching Program.”

Track I: New or Lay Preachers

This program is designed to get more voices into pulpits and to create lay preaching teams that support the sustainability of churches and lessen the load carried by clergy. In Track I, participants will learn and practice the foundational skills needed to craft sermons:

  • Exegetical tools and practices
  • Crafting homilies for your specific context
  • Connecting your own story to the story of God
  • Strategies for effective communication
Apply for Track I

Track II: Experienced Preachers/Clergy

Preaching that sparks transformation takes more than delivering a scripted message. In this program, experienced preachers will reimagine what preaching can be as they learn and practice skills to craft transformational moments and messages. In Track II, participants will learn and practice advanced skills like

  • Transformational storytelling
  • Trauma-informed liturgy and preaching
  • Preaching across power differences
  • Innovative formating
Apply for Track II

How the Reimagining Preaching Cohort Works

The Cohorts are open to people in a diversity of denominational traditions, with a focus on equipping mainline congregations.

Format: Live, online instruction with facilitated workshop and small group elements

 

Module I: Lay Preacher track meets Thursdays, May 15-June 19, 6:30-8:30 pm PDT. Clergy/Experienced meets Wednesdays, May 14-June 18, 3-5 pm PST.

 

Module II: 9 monthly, 2-hour online combined small groups. In Module 2, experienced and lay preachers are combined into facilitated small groups to practice and refine sermons. In these groups, clergy benefit from the perspectives of laity and lay preachers benefit from the experience of practiced preachers.

 

Time: This cohort meets from May 2025 to April 2026

 

Cost: $1200

Individuals from partnering denominational regions are eligible for free or discounted participation. Fill out the “Let’s Connect” form to get more information about how your region can become a partner.

    Apply Now for Reimagining Preaching Cohort Beginning May 2025

    2025 Reimagining Preaching Conference

    • Features: Keynote address, breakout sessions, preaching inspiration, tools, and practices for clergy and lay leaders

       

    • Date: May 3rd, 2025

    • Cost: $69 for individuals; free for individuals from partnering regional denominations

       

    • Location: Shoreline, Washington

      Fill out the “Let’s Connect” form to receive updates or to learn how your regional denomination can become a partner!

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      Let us know which program you are interested in and we will email you with more details and when the next offering will get started.