Sharing Stories Blog
Children’s Sermons by Children “The Listening Tour”
During the first year of the project, the team will take video-recorded interviews in congregations throughout Texas to learn from children, those working with children, and worship leaders. We are calling this “The Listening Tour.”
Looking back and looking ahead…
Reflecting on the successes and obstacles of the past year, while looking ahead toward continuing those successes and making any necessary changes.
Happy 2025!
As we begin a new year, the Faithful Preaching Project is setting goals on how to continue our work helping preachers instill deeper faith in their listeners.
Merry Christmas from your FPP Friends!
Thank to all who supported and participated this first year of Faithful Preaching Project. We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Embodied Preaching: Motivation and Methods
Our first preaching workshop leaded by Rev. Dr. Jaclyn Williams was inspiring and insightful for all who attended.
Growing Our Faith as Preachers
Whether on retreat or in a workshop, preachers need to reflect on their own faith journey so to best communicate faith to their listeners.
Turning information into insight…
The data we collected is revealing themes and shaping the Faithful Preaching Project.
Have you signed up yet?
Our team and facilitator are working hard to prepare a wonderful workshop for preachers interested in boosting their skills on embodied preaching. The workshop is free and available in-person and online. Have you signed up yet?
What does “faith” mean?
Participants in our Clergy Cohort received a brainstormed list about what “faith” might mean. Faith can be experienced in many ways. Do you have more that you would add to this list?
What makes a sermon faith-full?
The responses received from over 100 interviews and 100 surveys will guide the discussion and coaching of our lay preacher and clergy cohorts, as well as serve as inspiration for the topics of our preaching workshops.