Narrative Lectionary
The Narrative Lectionary is a structured calendar of Scripture readings designed for use in worship, focusing on a single main text each Sunday, along with an accompanying text. Unlike traditional lectionaries that often include multiple passages, the Narrative Lectionary emphasizes a narrative approach, guiding congregations through major biblical stories from creation in the Old Testament to the Gospels and through to the Acts and Letters by Pentecost.
Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma
The podcast episode "Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma" with Kimberly Wagner offers crucial guidance for pastors on addressing mass trauma in their sermons.
To Preach the Good News
The document "To Preach the Good News: A Handbook about Preaching for Presbyterians in Canada" by Sarah Travis is a comprehensive guide designed to assist preachers in the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship
The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship (LRPF) honors the legacy of exceptional leaders from Yorkminster Park Church by promoting the ministry of preaching. Since 1987, LRPF has featured distinguished preachers and teachers. The fellowship offers annual events, workshops, and lectures to support continuing education for clergy.
Lay Worship CHURCHx Course
Leading worship is a vital and deeply fulfilling aspect of church life, especially in these times when many churches are guided by dedicated lay leaders. If you’ve found yourself stepping into this role, perhaps with some trepidation, you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Backstory Preaching
Backstory Preaching provides practical and spiritual support to help preachers improve their sermon preparation and delivery. Offering courses, mentorship, and resources, it aims to make sermon prep more efficient and spiritually enriching. The ministry supports both lectionary and non-lectionary preachers, fostering growth and renewed vitality in their preaching.
Working Preacher
Working Preacher, a resource from Luther Seminary, offers weekly lectionary-based content, blogs, and articles to support preachers. Featuring contributions from over 500 biblical scholars and pastors, it provides trusted resources for sermon development and worship planning.
Zeteo Preaching and Worship Resources
Zeteo Worship, a collaborative project of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the Christian Classics Ethereal Library, and Hymnary.org, provides a robust search engine to access over 100 online resources for preachers, worship planners, and Bible students, aiming to inspire and inform sermons and worship planning.