You do not need to go it alone.
Strong preaching is often identified as a reason for participation in weekly worship. And yet, the demands of weekly sermon preparation on top of other responsibilities is a heavy load for pastors to carry alone. Be part of the Sustaining the Preaching Life Program to be renewed through vocational friendships and a fresh look at the weekly sermon.

Program at a Glance
A blend of instruction and peer learning

Participate in Self-directed Cohort Activities
Between the retreats and online courses there are open weeks for your cohort to fill as it chooses. We suggest practices such as a monthly Zoom cohort meeting to stay in touch. You might read a book together, pray together, take turns leading a session for your group. You decide.


Between the retreats and online courses there are open weeks for your cohort to fill as it chooses. We suggest practices such as a monthly Zoom cohort meeting to stay in touch. You might read a book together, pray together, take turns leading a session for your group. You decide.
Come to the Princeton Theological Seminary campus for a time of renewal and closure to your learning process. Assistance with travel costs is provided.


Important Dates
Program deadlines and course dates
- Application Closes: March 14, 2022
- Receive Application Response: March 28, 2022
- Opening Virtual Retreat: May 9–10, 2022
- Online Course #1: May 20–June 20, 2022
- Online Course #2: September 23–October 24, 2022
- Closing Retreat: November 7 – 9, 2022

How to Apply
Recruit 3 – 5 other preachers to form a group that will learn together over the course of the program.
Submit one application per cohort. Applications are due by March 14, 2022.
ACCEPTED APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MARCH 28, 2022.
Because of the nature of the program, gathering online and on the Princeton Seminary campus, cohort members need not live in the same area.