Compelling Preaching Initiative

organization Updated

Grand Rapids, MI.

Description

This organization supports projects that help Christian preachers develop their skills in preaching effectively and engaging diverse audiences. Since 2022, the Compelling Preaching Initiative has awarded grants for projects that it believes will inspire, encourage, and guide people’s faith. Funded projects include the development of preaching resources; study and mentorship programs; and groups that address preaching in specific cultural contexts, such as Black, Hispanic, and Korean congregations.

Features

Annual grant opportunities
Directory of grantees with project descriptions
Search feature
Contact form

Recommended Audience

clergy

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Review the list of funded projects for inspiration and ideas that could help you develop your own grant application.
Search for programs that can help you develop your preaching skills or tools that can help you develop engaging sermons.

Updated: January 08, 2025

About the Contributor

Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation Learns. After his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message. He has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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