

Monthly Preaching Workshops
Workshops For Frequent Preachers
One of the congregational vitality goals within the Matthew 25 initiative is Spirit-inspired worship. In the Reformed tradition, the central aspect of worship is the preaching of the Word as it points to the scriptures, which point to Jesus Christ. To this end, the Synod is offering monthly Zoom preaching workshops. Featuring preaching scholars from across the country, each zoom will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.
- Preaching WisdomWed, Jun 04
- No Workshop Due to July 4Wed, Jul 02
- Preparing to Preach Advent 2025Wed, Sep 03
- From the Voice WithinWed, Nov 05
- No Workshop Due to AdventWed, Dec 03
Upcoming Workshops
Past Workshops
2025
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Past Workshops
2024
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- No Workshop due to AdventWed, Dec 04
- Preaching with an Ecological LensWed, Nov 06
- Preaching Luke BackwardsWed, Sep 04
- ARTivism and ProclamationWed, Aug 07
- Prophetic/Apocalyptic PreachingWed, May 01
- Exploring the Themes of Lent 2024Wed, Jan 03
- Caring for the Preacher’s SoulWed, May 03
- Post-Pandemic PreachingWed, Feb 01
- Exploring the Themes of Lent 2023Wed, Jan 04
2023
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- Preaching Jokes to PowerWed, May 04
- Preaching in Polarized TimesWed, Apr 06
- Getting Helpful Listener FeedbackWed, Feb 02
- Preforming the Word...OnlineWed, Jan 05
2022
2021
Preaching & Teaching: Lifelong Learning
Alma College
If you would like to be on a supply preaching list, Alma College, in Lake Huron Presbytery, is offering a short course called ‘Preaching and Teaching: The art and science of inspiring hearts and minds through spoken words.’ It is designed to help prepare you more thoroughly than the Maumee Valley Presbytery offering. Taught by Denise Anderson, former co-moderator of the PC(USA), Andrew Pomerville, chaplain of Alma College, and Chip Hardwick. Sessions will be held four successive Thursday evenings by Zoom beginning July 8, 2021. For more information or to register, visit Preaching & Teaching: Lifelong Learning: Alma College. Questions? Please contact Andrew Pomerville at pomervillead@alma.edu.
Me? A Preacher? : A Preaching Workshop
If you have been wondering about what it might be like to preach in your home church, a two-day workshop coordinated by Maumee Valley Presbytery will be very helpful for you! “Me? A Preacher?: A Preaching Workshop” will be held on Saturday May 8 and 22, 9:30 am -12:30 pm via Zoom. Rev. Jeanne Gray, pastor of Collingwood Presbyterian Church, and Synod Interim Executive Chip Hardwick, will be the leaders. Learn more here: Me? A Preacher?: A Preaching Workshop (maumeevp.org).