College of Preachers
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We're a network of preachers drawn together by a shared belief that good preaching matters. We run workshops and events relating to preaching & provide bespoke training for groups of preachers. We are the publishers of the magazine 'The Preacher'
Details of our spring 2026 workshops are now available on our website, www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events. Booking for these workshops will open on 6th October - make a note of the date and remember to book your place!
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Details of our spring 2026 workshops are now available on our website, www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events. Booking for these workshops will open on 6th October - make a note of the date and remember to book your place!
Only one day left to book a place on our workshop, 'Preaching the Jesus of John's Gospel'. Don't miss out! Visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events for details.
July 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Only one day left to book a place on our workshop, 'Preaching the Jesus of John's Gospel'. Don't miss out! Visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events for details.
Early-bird pricing for our preachers' conference, 'The Wonder of Words', ends Saturday - don't miss out! We've got great speakers & workshop leaders: Margaret Cooling, @paulkerensa.bsky.social , @gracerethomas.bsky.social, and more! More info & booking at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
May 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Early-bird pricing for our preachers' conference, 'The Wonder of Words', ends Saturday - don't miss out! We've got great speakers & workshop leaders: Margaret Cooling, @paulkerensa.bsky.social , @gracerethomas.bsky.social, and more! More info & booking at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
How can we, as preachers, use words most effectively? How can we communicate well in different contexts? Join us for our preachers' conference, 9-11 September, as we explore these & other questions and the Wonder of Words. For details, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
How can we, as preachers, use words most effectively? How can we communicate well in different contexts? Join us for our preachers' conference, 9-11 September, as we explore these & other questions and the Wonder of Words. For details, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
Preachers deal in words - to teach, exhort, comfort, inspire. But how often do we use words in new or different ways? Or find new words to share our message? Our preachers' conference offers preachers a chance to explore the wonder of words. Further details at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
March 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Preachers deal in words - to teach, exhort, comfort, inspire. But how often do we use words in new or different ways? Or find new words to share our message? Our preachers' conference offers preachers a chance to explore the wonder of words. Further details at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
Just finished a great workshop with John Woods on preaching & apologetics. Details of our future workshops can be found at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
March 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Just finished a great workshop with John Woods on preaching & apologetics. Details of our future workshops can be found at www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
Last chance to book for our upcoming workshop 'Preaching & Apologetics.' Booking closes today at 6pm. For details, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
March 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last chance to book for our upcoming workshop 'Preaching & Apologetics.' Booking closes today at 6pm. For details, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
Our next preaching workshop is happening soon! We'll explore the relationship between preaching & apologetics - how sermons can model effective communication & equip Christians to speak confidently about their faith. Join us on 22 Mar. For more info/to book visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events
March 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our next preaching workshop is happening soon! We'll explore the relationship between preaching & apologetics - how sermons can model effective communication & equip Christians to speak confidently about their faith. Join us on 22 Mar. For more info/to book visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events
Booking is now open for our preachers' conference, The Wonder of Words, happening in September. Network with other preachers, hear great speakers, & take part in workshops that will help you get the most from your words! For more details & link to book, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
February 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Booking is now open for our preachers' conference, The Wonder of Words, happening in September. Network with other preachers, hear great speakers, & take part in workshops that will help you get the most from your words! For more details & link to book, visit www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/events.
Hear again the message of the angel, "Unto you is born a Saviour...Glory to God and on earth, peace, goodwill."
Wishing all a blessed Christmas!
Wishing all a blessed Christmas!
December 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Hear again the message of the angel, "Unto you is born a Saviour...Glory to God and on earth, peace, goodwill."
Wishing all a blessed Christmas!
Wishing all a blessed Christmas!
As we near the end of Advent, it is worth remembering that those we've remembered in this season - patriarchs, prophets, John the Baptist & Mary - waited on God but their waiting was active, not passive. They prayed & acted & kept ready to respond when God called.
December 23, 2024 at 10:14 AM
As we near the end of Advent, it is worth remembering that those we've remembered in this season - patriarchs, prophets, John the Baptist & Mary - waited on God but their waiting was active, not passive. They prayed & acted & kept ready to respond when God called.
On the fourth Sunday in Advent, we remember Mary, mother of Jesus. She accepted God's call even though it brought risk and challenge. We pray for the courage to accept God's call to us, with all it brings.
December 22, 2024 at 12:28 PM
On the fourth Sunday in Advent, we remember Mary, mother of Jesus. She accepted God's call even though it brought risk and challenge. We pray for the courage to accept God's call to us, with all it brings.
The narratives from scripture that we read & hear through Advent remind us that the Christian story is rooted in a particular time and place in history, but is for everyone for all time.
December 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
The narratives from scripture that we read & hear through Advent remind us that the Christian story is rooted in a particular time and place in history, but is for everyone for all time.
Some denominations are today celebrating the feast of Lazarus of Bethany (whom Jesus raised from the dead). The story of Lazarus reminds us that in Advent we prepare not only for the celebration of Jesus' birth, but also for his return - the Great Resurrection.
December 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Some denominations are today celebrating the feast of Lazarus of Bethany (whom Jesus raised from the dead). The story of Lazarus reminds us that in Advent we prepare not only for the celebration of Jesus' birth, but also for his return - the Great Resurrection.
As we continue to move towards Christmas, it can be helpful to think about how the story of God's relationship with the world unfolds through scripture, and how we can use the structure of story telling in our preaching.
December 16, 2024 at 11:08 AM
As we continue to move towards Christmas, it can be helpful to think about how the story of God's relationship with the world unfolds through scripture, and how we can use the structure of story telling in our preaching.
On this third Sunday of Advent, we remember John the Baptist, who carried on the tradition of the prophets. John boldly spoke truth to power and called people back into relationship with God, preparing the way of the Lord. He remains a model for the Church to follow.
December 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM
On this third Sunday of Advent, we remember John the Baptist, who carried on the tradition of the prophets. John boldly spoke truth to power and called people back into relationship with God, preparing the way of the Lord. He remains a model for the Church to follow.
As we make preparations for Christmas at home & at church (like putting up decorations), are we also taking time to prepare our hearts to welcome the Saviour?
December 13, 2024 at 7:10 PM
As we make preparations for Christmas at home & at church (like putting up decorations), are we also taking time to prepare our hearts to welcome the Saviour?
Advent is a time of watching and waiting. We watch for evidence of God's kingdom among us even as we wait for its full coming.
December 10, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Advent is a time of watching and waiting. We watch for evidence of God's kingdom among us even as we wait for its full coming.
Jesus told his disciples to stay awake and to keep alert. We, too, should be awake & alert watching for the signs of God's Kingdom around us.
December 9, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Jesus told his disciples to stay awake and to keep alert. We, too, should be awake & alert watching for the signs of God's Kingdom around us.
On the second Sunday of Advent we remember the Prophets. Preachers, too, can be prophets - speaking God's word to God's people and helping us to see both hard truths and hope.
December 8, 2024 at 11:08 AM
On the second Sunday of Advent we remember the Prophets. Preachers, too, can be prophets - speaking God's word to God's people and helping us to see both hard truths and hope.
Today churches in the western tradition celebrate the feast of St Nicholas - or Santa Claus, as many today know him. The example he set in charity & gift giving is still a model for us today and reflected in the traditions associated with his feast day & Christmas.
December 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Today churches in the western tradition celebrate the feast of St Nicholas - or Santa Claus, as many today know him. The example he set in charity & gift giving is still a model for us today and reflected in the traditions associated with his feast day & Christmas.
Advent is a season in the Church's year that encourages us to look at the road ahead that leads to the coming kingdom of God, while also looking back to the times of hopeful expectation experienced by God's people waiting for the Messiah's first coming.
December 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Advent is a season in the Church's year that encourages us to look at the road ahead that leads to the coming kingdom of God, while also looking back to the times of hopeful expectation experienced by God's people waiting for the Messiah's first coming.
This season of waiting is a gift the Church can offer the world, modelling the joy of anticipation and fruitful waiting.
December 3, 2024 at 10:12 AM
This season of waiting is a gift the Church can offer the world, modelling the joy of anticipation and fruitful waiting.
Advent is a season of hope & expectation & promise. As preachers, we can help others find the light of hope while facing the darkness in our world.
December 2, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Advent is a season of hope & expectation & promise. As preachers, we can help others find the light of hope while facing the darkness in our world.
It's Advent Sunday! We'll be posting a thought for preachers each day in Advent. Today, we remember the patriarchs and appreciate all who have gone before & laid the foundations for our own faith.
December 1, 2024 at 9:17 AM
It's Advent Sunday! We'll be posting a thought for preachers each day in Advent. Today, we remember the patriarchs and appreciate all who have gone before & laid the foundations for our own faith.