Introduction to Lay Preaching Program

The Lay Preacher Training Program will run from Fall 2024 through September 2025, with monthly sessions taking place on Zoom and in-person. An introduction to the program will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Procter Center. There is no cost to attend. Register here.

Our training curriculum is a new offering of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation, offering comprehensive and in-depth training in the theory and practice of preaching to form effective, confident, and passionate licensed lay preachers for our church. The course includes regular study of scripture and theology, exegesis strategies, and practical homiletics. The cornerstone of the program is preaching feedback, both to peers within the cohort and regularly, back in your home congregation.

The specific dates and locations (Zoom or in-person) will be determined according to the group’s availability and needs. Participants should expect to meet about twice monthly, either in-person or on Zoom.

The cost to participate in the year-long program is $500/person. Applications are open now and will remain open after the October 12 introduction session. The deadline to apply for the full program is October 21.

Questions about this diocesan program?
Contact our coordinator, the Rev. Stephen Smith, D.Min., at revdupstephen@gmail.com or by calling 614-499-2872.