School for Ministry: Preacher Training 2026-2027

Preacher training will be held on these dates:
Attendance at all sessions is required unless an absence is excused by the Director.

• Sat. August 22, 9 AM – 12 PM via Zoom
• Sat. September 26, 9 AM – 12 PM via Zoom
• Sat. October 24,  9 AM – 12 PM via Zoom
• Sat. November 21,  9 AM – 12 PM via Zoom

2027

• Sat. January 23, 9 AM – 12 PM via Zoom
• Sat. February 20, 9 AM – 3:30 PM in-person at the Diocesan Center

Preacher training is designed for lay ministers who are invited by their clergy person to preach in public worship on an occasional or regular basis. In congregations without clergy, that supervision comes from the Wardens and Vestry. Another priest or deacon may be appointed in those cases to provide additional oversight and feedback. Training as a preacher begins with studying Scripture from the perspective of how to engage with the readings for sermon preparation and learning basic skills in exegesis and interpretation. Additionally, it includes training in how to compose and deliver a sermon effectively.

Preacher training is also a component of Pastoral Leader training, so will include students from both programs.

In addition to this training, licensing as a Preacher requires submitting an application and verifying that they are Confirmed Communicants in Good Standing (Confirmed members who attend worship and give regularly) of a congregation in the Diocese of Newark. Preachers must complete the Safe Church, Safe Communities training, which can be completed online.

Deadline:
Monday, August 3, 2026, 5 PM

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