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Effective evangelistic preachers consistently create opportunities for people to make decisions to become more like Jesus.

Every sermon is an opportunity for a life changing decision: ‘Yes’ to Jesus for the first time, recommitment, or taking a next transformative step. Effective evangelistic preachers consistently create opportunities for decision to become more like Jesus.

Effective preaching has a relevant voice within culture while remaining Christ – centered, Gospel-focused and presenting Jesus as the hope in every situation.

Real Stories from Real Preachers

Kevin Donoho, College Church, Olathe, KS

Jess Dolan, Quest Community, West Liberty, OH

Jessie Sibert, Fort Recovery Church of the Nazarene, Fort Recovery, OH

Cohort Strategies

LEAD PASTOR COHORTS

bring lead pastors together in a year-long peer-learning community. Through practical application, intentional sermon preparation, and structured peer feedback, participants develop greater focus, clarity, and effectiveness in one of their most important responsibilities—preaching. As pastors preach, receive feedback, and preach again, the cohort fosters continual growth that strengthens both the preacher and the congregation.

EVANGELISTIC PREACHING ESSENTIALS

Three-month cohorts designed for ministerial students, associates, lay preachers, and bivocational pastors seeking a practical foundation in evangelistic preaching. Participants take a next step each week by applying the fundamentals of evangelistic preaching to a capstone sermon while developing the skills to give and receive meaningful feedback. The cohort provides a framework for continual growth, making every preaching opportunity an opportunity to become a more effective communicator of the gospel.

PREACHING COLLABORATIVE KIDS

Nine-month cohorts designed for pastors and ministry leaders who proclaim the gospel to children. Developed by experienced children's pastors through a yearlong pilot, the cohort applies the principles of the Preaching Collaborative to children's ministry while addressing the unique dynamics of communicating the gospel in a children's worship environment. Participants strengthen both their preaching and the design of the overall worship experience to help children hear, understand, and respond to the good news of Jesus. The school-year schedule leaves the summer months free for ministry.

FAQ

The Preaching Collaborative is a ministry of the USA/Canada Region of the Church of the Nazarene that equips preachers to proclaim the gospel with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness. Through collaborative learning, practical application, and meaningful feedback, participants develop lasting habits that strengthen their preaching over time. Whether serving as a lead pastor, preparing for ministry, preaching in a bivocational setting, or proclaiming the gospel to children, participants grow in community while becoming more faithful and effective communicators of the good news of Jesus Christ.

Let us know you're interested by completing the interest form found in the menu above. We also encourage you to let your District Superintendent know that you'd like to participate in the Preaching Collaborative. Many cohorts are formed in partnership with district leadership, and your interest helps us identify opportunities to connect you with a cohort that best fits your context.

Feedback is the key.
1) Start by downloading this self-evaluation of questions based on feedback from thousands of congregants across the USA/Canada Region.
2) Watch your own sermon and evaluate yourself with this tool.
3) Take the next step of focusing on just one improvement area.
4) Let us know if this was helpful.

These cohorts are about one thing…preaching! As relationships build trust, participants will humbly give and receive feedback to elevate their preaching week-by-week for the specific purpose of bringing people to Christ and blessing their communities.

Cohorts meet for 90 minutes, usually twice per month. Each session includes a video teaching followed by facilitated discussion and application. Participants will prepare and record sermons for guided feedback from self and their peers. Evangelistic Preaching Essentials participants prepare just one capstone sermon. Cohort participants will engage in new methods, develop trust, and be strengthened by constructive feedback from one another.

Lead Pastor and Kids cohorts are $125. In addition to the Cohort experience and materials, participants will also receive two courses from Carey Nieuwhof Communications: The Art of Preaching and The Art of Reaching. Evangelistic Preaching Essentials cohorts are $49 and include all materials.

Contact Info

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