The Craft of Preaching
October 7–9, 2019
St. Paul, MN
Hone your craft with practical sermon skills for all leaders.
This conference is designed for pastors, leaders, preaching lay leaders, and anyone looking to invigorate their delivery through practical skills developed in an encouraging, collegial environment. Top preachers offer a behind-the-scenes look at the whole sermon process, and invite you to this unique opportunity to tend the craft of your preaching among peers old and new. Event speakers will include Shauna Hannan, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner.
Featured Preaching Experts
Associate Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
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Speaker &
Master Class Facilitator
Associate Professor of Homiletics at Luther Seminary
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Speaker &
Master Class Facilitator
Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary
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Speaker &
Master Class Facilitator
Associate Professor and the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary
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Conference Host &
Master Class Facilitator
Agenda at a glance
Engaging Workshops
Finding the "Heart Point" in the Sunday Readings
Finding the "Heart Point" in the Sunday Readings
Martin Luther used the word hertzpunkt to describe the kernel of the gospel, the grounding image that brings together the Sunday texts.
Finding the "Heart Point" in the Sunday Readings
Martin Luther used the word hertzpunkt to describe the kernel of the gospel, the grounding image that brings together the Sunday texts.
Introduction to the
Narrative Lectionary
Introduction to the
Narrative Lectionary
The Narrative Lectionary is a four-year lectionary with a year for each canonical Gospel.
Introduction to the
Narrative Lectionary
The Narrative Lectionary is a four-year lectionary with a year for each canonical Gospel. Find out how to implement it in your congregation.
Mindful Preaching in
Volatile Times
Mindful Preaching in
Volatile Times
Explore how preachers maintain a prophetic, pastoral presence in the face of volatility in society as well as in their own communities of faith.
Mindful Preaching in
Volatile Times
Explore how preachers maintain a prophetic, pastoral presence in the face of volatility in society as well as in their own communities of faith.
Preaching as Part of a
Liturgical Event
Preaching as Part of a
Liturgical Event
Preaching is not an isolated speech but happens as one element in a larger event: Word and sacrament, Word and prayer.
Preaching as Part of a
Liturgical Event
Preaching is not an isolated speech but happens as one element in a larger event: Word and sacrament, Word and prayer.
Preaching Biblical
Characters
Preaching Biblical
Characters
Reimagine biblical characters using a storytelling style that helps listeners empathize with the character within the scriptural story.
Preaching Biblical
Characters
Reimagine biblical characters using a storytelling style that helps listeners empathize with the character within the scriptural story.
Staff Associate, LeaderWise
Staff Associate, LeaderWise
Staff Associate, LeaderWise
Preaching the
Year of Matthew
Preaching the
Year of Matthew
Explore key texts, themes, and perspectives that lead to effective proclamation of Matthew in the Revised Common Lectionary Year A.
Preaching the
Year of Matthew
Explore key texts, themes, and perspectives that lead to effective proclamation of Matthew in the Revised Common Lectionary Year A.
Preaching through the
Senses
Preaching through the
Senses
From words on a page to the images they evoke, we will employ a sensory exercise to widen our view of a biblical text or image.
Preaching through the
Senses
From words on a page to the images they evoke, we will employ a sensory exercise to widen our view of a biblical text or image.
Pulling Back the Veil:
Preaching Apocalyptic Texts
Pulling Back the Veil:
Preaching Apocalyptic Texts
This workshop pulls back the veil on apocalyptic texts, and provides participants with confidence to preach and teach them boldly.
Pulling Back the Veil:
Preaching Apocalyptic Texts
This workshop pulls back the veil on apocalyptic texts, and provides participants with confidence to preach and teach them boldly.
Punctuated Preaching:
How A Dot Makes All the Difference
Punctuated Preaching:
How A Dot Makes All the Difference
Explore how exclamation points, periods, and commas can vary the trajectory and purpose of your preaching.
Punctuated Preaching:
How A Dot Makes All the Difference
Explore how exclamation points, periods, and commas, can vary the trajectory and purpose of your preaching.
The Preacher as Scribe:
Tradition and Innovation
The Preacher as Scribe:
Tradition and Innovation
Reflect on the scribes of the Bible—Baruch and Ezra—and how this might empower preachers for creative proclamation.
The Preacher as Scribe:
Tradition and Innovation
Reflect on the scribes of the Bible—Baruch and Ezra—and how this might empower preachers for creative proclamation.
Master Classes Available
In addition to the general conference, participants can enrich their experience by signing up for a Master Class with a keynote speaker for an additional $50.
Lay Preachers can sign up for the Lay Preacher Master Class for no extra charge.
General admission is $245 and includes three worship services with sermon analysis by keynote speakers, various workshop sessions, and two lunches to nourish both body and soul, October 7–9. Optional Master Class session are also open for registration (see details below).