New Preaching Cohorts Start March 2026
You can start your
Preaching Certificate journey
by registering for your first class:
“The Preacher’s Formation”
When registering,
you can choose
one of our four distinct cohorts:
Cohort 1
Who is this cohort for?
Individuals who will be preaching in a variety of church cultures.
How will classes be taught?
Online
by Dr. Shawn Allen
in English
When will this class meet?
March 17 – May 8
Tuesdays & Fridays
12-1pm ET
+2 Mondays (3/30, 4/27)
6-9pm ET
Cohort 2
Who is this cohort for?
Individuals who will be preaching in a variety of church cultures.
How will classes be taught?
Online
by Dr. Pablo Jiménez
in Spanish
When will this class meet?
March 19 – May 7
Thursdays
6-9pm ET
+2 Mondays (3/30, 4/27)
6-9pm ET
Cohort 3
Who is this cohort for?
Individuals who will be preaching in the Black churches.
How will this classes be taught? Online
by Dr. Marcus Davidson
in English
When will this class meet?
March 19 – May 7
Mondays
6-9pm ET
Cohort 4
Who is this cohort for?
Individuals who will be preaching in Haitian churches.
How will classes be taught?
Online
by Dr. Woodler Alezy
in Creole
When will this class meet?
March 17-May 5
Tuesdays
6-9pm ET
+2 Mondays (3/30, 4/27)
6-9pm ET
You can earn a
Preaching Certificate
by completing all 3 of our classes:
THE PREACHER’S FORMATION
(3 Credits)
March-May 2026
1: Spirituality of the Preacher
2: Emotional & Physical Health
3: Character and Accountability
4: Preaching as a Wounded Healer
5: Preaching as Pastoral Care
6: Preaching as a Spiritual Practice
THE PREACHER’S CONTEXT
(3 Credits)
Aug-Oct 2026
1: Congregational Context
2: Congregational Relationships
3: Community Context:
Multicultural & Multigenerational
4: Preaching as a Community Engager
5: Preaching as Mission
6: Preaching as a Prophet
CONTENT & DELIVERY
(3 Credits)
Oct-Dec 2026
1: The Tradition: Theology & Doctrine
2: The Word: From Text to Context
3: The Craft
4: Crafting a Sermon for a Digital Pulpit
5: The Delivery
6: Storytelling
Voices for Change Program Brochure
Download in English
Download in Spanish
Download in Creole
You can also earn up to
9 undergraduate or graduate credit hours,
which can be used for
in-person or online degree programs
at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Rev. Daniel Rivera
Director, Instituto Bíblico ICDC, Puerto Rico
The preaching initiative is a space for healing, personal and collective transformation.
