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A peer preaching group changed the course of a student’s seminary journey—and her ministry path.
Sermon preparation is a recurring task that can be lonely and draining. A Texas pastor describes how a peer learning group revitalized her preaching.
Newly trained as a homiletic peer coach, a veteran pastor builds on the experiences that had the greatest impact on his formation as a preacher: mutual reflection with colleagues.
A seasoned pastor found a preaching peer group to be a source of refreshment, challenge, and growth. Here are his top five reasons.
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announces the establishment of the Ministry Leadership Cohort—a two-year program available to incoming Calvin students who show potential for leadership in the local church. The initiative, open to students interested in any major or field of study, is available beginning with the 2019 incoming class.
Eddie Espinosa, composer of “Change My Heart, O God,” explains why those who lead worship need to cultivate heart holiness.
A certified lay minister, hesitant to preach, finds her voice with the support of a preaching peer group.
A presentation on Millenial and GenZ generations held at the 2018 Vital Worship Grants Event.
A preaching peer group held surprises for pastor Estee Valendy, who discovered—in herself and in her peers—that “excellent preaching is fundamentally authentic preaching.”
At a time of transition in his personal and church life, a young pastor jumped at the chance to join a pastor peer group. Learn how this group has helped shape his preaching process.
A morning prayer service held at the 2018 Vital Worship Grants Event
In 2016, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship took the church to college in an event on Calvin College’s campus. Now, in 2018, CICW is opening up new doors for the college in the church.
