![]() ![]() If there is in such men none of the compulsion that made Paul cry, “Woe is me if I preach not the Gospel,” they have neither a message to bring nor a call to bring it. Indeed, it would be a gain, because any man who seriously doubts the value of preaching the Gospel ought not to mount the pulpit. If these doubters of the need for preaching today find that their tongues cleave to the roofs of their mouths, their silence in the pulpit will be no loss. They commend their doubts to others by declaring that sermons these days are generally irrelevant and exert little leverage on the problems of modern life. They seriously doubt whether sermons are effective in this latter half of the twentieth century. Sometimes signs of this crisis come from ministers and seminary professors who wonder aloud and in print whether preaching has not gone out of date. The PULPIT program will involve multiple opportunities for expert teaching/training, small group learning, multi-generational, cohort-based peer groups, and individual activities.One hears much these days about a crisis in the pulpit. Develop healthy support systems for pastors through peer and mentoring communities.Equip pastors to engage urban issues (e.g., gentrification, increasing immigrant and refugee populations, and issues of social justice) that directly impact their ministry.PULPIT is a two year program that will strengthen, equip, and support pastors in the Philadelphia metro region with the aim of producing healthier pastors (personally and professionally) and churches and increasing effective cooperation among pastoral leaders in the region. These promising programs, including PULPIT, will help pastors develop these kinds of relationships, especially when they are in the midst of significant professional transitions.” “When pastors have opportunities to build meaningful relationships with experienced colleagues, they are able to negotiate the challenges of ministry and their leadership thrives. Coble, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for religion. “Leading a congregation today is multi-faceted and exceptionally demanding,” said Christopher L. This has been a grantmaking priority at Lilly Endowment for nearly 25 years. ![]() ![]() PULPIT is funded through the Lilly Endowment’s Thriving in Ministry initiative that supports a variety of religious organizations across the nation as they create or strengthen pastoral leadership in Christian congregations. The program will involve expert teaching/training, small group learning, large group retreats, multi-generational cohort-based peer groups, and individual activities. PULPIT (Program for Urban Leaders and Pastors in Transition) is a monumental program for Missio Seminary and will equip pastors in the Philadelphia metro region with effective strategies to thrive personally and professionally. ![]()
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