Our Program
Voices for Change Certificate in Preaching at Palm Beach Atlantic University brings together young and experienced preachers, men and women from various cultural backgrounds to enhance their spiritual practices and improve their sermon crafting and delivery skills. The certificate programs are built on a threefold framework consisting of three circles running from February to October, under the topics of: Formation, Context, Content & Delivery.
Our Team
Rev. Ivelisse Valentín, DMin
Preching Initiative Director
Rev. Shawn Allen, PhD
Preaching Fellow
Rev. Marcus Davidson, DMin
Preaching Fellow
Steering Committee
Terriel Byrd, PhD
Professor of Urban Christian Ministry
Bryan Froehle, PhD
PhD Program Director
Wanjiru Gitau, PhD
Assistant Professor of World Christianity
Austin Stevenson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Theology
MISSION
We cultivate a diverse and vibrant community of preachers who integrate spiritual formation, multi-cultural contextual discernment, biblical and theological depth, and skillful communication to facilitate congregational and societal change.
VISION
We envision a diverse network of hundreds of men and women whose preaching is empowering a missional Church and flourishing communities.
CORE VALUES
- Diversity
- Collaboration
- Formation
- Excellence
- Transformation
Guest Speakers
Rev. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, PhD
Author and Practical Theologian
Boston College
Bernie Cueto, PhD
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Rev. Rebeca Laird, DMin
Author & Spiritual Director
Point Loma Nazarene University
David Wang, PhD
Fuller Seminary
Author & Licensed Psychologist
Trauma & Spirituality
Partners
Rev. Ivelisse Valentín
Preaching Initiative Director
Preaching is not only a personal responsibility, preaching is a spiritual discipline and a way of life.
