The Preaching Collaborative is for the purpose of creating more effective evangelistic preachers. A skillful communicator with a well-crafted message is a better partner for the Holy Spirit to transform individuals and congregations into Christ-likeness. The Preaching Collaborative equips pastors whose primary responsibility is preaching the Word of God.

Dedicated leadership from your Facilitator and committed participation from the rest of the Cohort. All participants will be recommended and vetted for a learning mindset as the group strives to challenge and encourage one another toward change.

The Collaborative goal of creating more effective evangelistic preachers is designed to impact the entire church towards developing an evangelistic DNA.

For Preaching Collaborative details, click here.

Cohorts start every trimester in Sept, Jan, and Apr. Cohorts begin in September 2023.

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 at least bi-monthly for 18 months. Cohort Facilitators introduce content with specific application points for participants to practice. Throughout their months together, participants will engage in new methods and be strengthened by constructive critique from one another.

Costs are shared by the participating pastor and their district. The pastor (or their church) and the district each contribute $499 which covers the entire 18 months.

The Preaching Collaborative plans to create a library of material which can be utilized by any preacher.

We are seeking language specific Cohorts: Spanish, French Creole, Korean. There may be other special interest Cohorts, such as emerging ministry models.

Each Cohort will follow the same 18 month plan, with options for frequency (minimum 2 per month) and for depth of Collaboration.

Besides world-class teaching, Summits will feature immersive in-person workshops with current cohort participants. Participants will leave Summit with much more than ideas. They will leave with confidence having practiced and refined their personal preaching craft.

Summit 2024 will be in June or July – check back for confirmed dates. (MVNU)

Locations are in process, likely a Nazarene College or University Campus. – check back for confirmation.

Summit content is specific to cohort participants, attendance is therefore limited. Participants may have the option to join future Summits.

Summit registration is $299 which includes meals. We are working to include on-campus housing options.

Nazarene clergy with a call to preach who are nearing graduation and ready for full-time assignment.

Residents will be nominated by educators, lead pastors, and district superintendents then follow an application process. Application will open spring 2024.