This 12-week preaching cohort is aimed at newer preachers and seasoned preachers who need some fresh ideas. It will help you build a foundation of Christ-centered preaching while also equipping you to preach in a way that is clear and compelling.

 

Commitment: A 1-hour online meeting each week for 12 weeks, 2 individual sermon review sessions, and reading 3 books on preaching

 

Cost: $300 (includes all meetings, books, & two individual sermon reviews)

* We're able to keep the cost low thanks to the help of The Pillar Network. There are also scholarships available for those in need.

 

Max Participants: 6

 

Leaders: Josh Wredberg & Jon Akin

 

Month 1: Christ-Centered Interpretation

The cohort will consider issues related to Christ-Centered interpretation, including how to preach Christ from different genres. The cohort will read and discuss the book Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved.

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Week 1: Intro to Christ-Centered Preaching

Week 2: Christ-Centered Preaching and Genres

Week 3: Book Discussion

Week 4: Q&A

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Month 2: Clarifying Sermon Structure

The cohort will examine different approaches to developing weekly sermons, managing weekly sermon preparation, and how to keep the sermon unified. The cohort will read and discuss the book 8 Hours or Less.

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Week 1: Developing a Good Process

Week 2: Maintaining a Clear Through-Line

Week 3: Book Discussion

Week 4: Q&A

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Month 3: Improving Sermon Quality

The cohort will identify the ingredients which make a sermon clear and compelling, including the proper use of illustrations and application. The cohort will read and discuss the book Saving Eutychus. 

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Week 1: Using Illustrations Well

Week 2: Developing Gospel Applications

Week 3: Book Discussion

Week 4: Q&A

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