by academyofpreachers | Sep 1, 2017 | Young Preachers
Micah Spicer firmly believes that the most important way to become a better preacher is through experience. “Reading books about preaching, while they offer helpful insights, is not going to transform someone into a proficient preacher,” Spicer stated....
by academyofpreachers | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Ernest Brooks III
Rev. Ernest Brooks III, AoP President We often hear about the importance of passion IN Preaching, but I’m convinced that passion FOR preaching is absolutely foundational for an effective preaching ministry. Passion as expressed through methods of delivery, word...
by academyofpreachers | Aug 20, 2017 | News
Check out these options for sponsorship at our upcoming signature event, the 2018 National Festival of Young Preachers in Atlanta, GA, January 2-5.
by academyofpreachers | Jul 28, 2017 | AoP Day
“It was a memorable day for AoP,” said outgoing AoP President Dwight A. Moody. “I attended a lunch in St Louis, hosted by the Aquinas Institute, then traveled to Houston for a dinner at Church Without Walls. What a day!” More than 240...
by academyofpreachers | Jul 28, 2017 | Young Preachers
Erica Whitaker is no stranger to the work of the Academy of Preachers. Whitaker preached at her first National Festival of Young Preachers and served as Gospel Catalyst in 2014 just before serving as a Pastoral Resident at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. She...
by academyofpreachers | Jul 28, 2017 | Ernest Brooks III
If you’ve been connected to the Academy of Preachers for any length of time – especially if you attended one of our June 23rd “AoP Day” celebrations – you are likely familiar with AoP’s “creation story.” Our founding narrative may not be as dramatic...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 18, 2017 | AoP Day
“We are half way and more to our goal,” exclaimed AoP President Dwight A. Moody after opening a letter with a $15,000 gift. “Thanks be to God!” The Inspire ’17 goal is $90,000 given before the end of June. To date, $54,120 has been given...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 6, 2017 | Academy of Preachers, Young Preachers
“The National Festival this year was amazing and one of the best tings I’ve ever been a part of. It changed my entire life.” So wrote one Young Preacher (YP) in completing the 2017 AoP YP Survey in April. Eighty one Young Preachers, out of the 660...
by academyofpreachers | Mar 13, 2017 | AoP Day
The AoP Board of Trustees, in their January 2017 meeting, launched the Inspire ’17 Campaign, setting a goal of raising $90,000 over the first half of the year. “We have been so inspired by the preaching and growth of the Young Preachers since the inception...
by academyofpreachers | Mar 13, 2017 | National festivals
104 Young Preachers (and their mentors, families, and friends) gathered in Lexington, Kentucky for the eighth National Festival of Young Preachers. All preached a sermon on the annual theme: JESUS: RABBI, RADICAL, REDEEMER, RISEN LORD. The Festival was memorable for...
