by academyofpreachers | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalysts, My AoP Story, Young Preachers
By Joseph T. Howard, AoP’12 What began as a dream after seeing a video on YouTube has blossomed into one of the most important things in my life. The Academy of Preachers is without a doubt one of the best things that has ever happened to me, as both a Christian...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 30, 2015 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody
Five Young Preachers ranging in age from 13 to 34 proclaimed the gospel last Saturday during the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship’s Spring Gathering in Danville, KY. The Lexington Ave. Baptist Church Chapel provided the perfect setting for preaching, pointers and a...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story, Young Preachers
By Brittney Stephan, AoP’14 When I think of the impact that the Academy of Preachers has had on my life, an illustration comes to mind. We have all picked up a pebble at one time or another and tossed it into a still pond and watched the ripple effect that...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story
By Erica Whitaker, AoP ’14 This first female preacher I ever heard gave me a snippet of wisdom that I continue to carry in my suit pocket throughout my preaching ministry. She said “Preach anywhere and everywhere. Never pass up an opportunity to preach.” Since I...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 24, 2015 | Bible, Classic Articles, Wyndee Holbrook
16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 19, 2015 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody
Dwight A. Moody Earth Day is coming up–Wednesday, April 23–and the Academy of Preachers is celebrating in a unique way. AoP is hosting a two-hour launch of our 2015-2016 Festival preaching theme: HEAVEN & EARTH. The theme will guide the preaching at...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody
I never met the late Gardner C. Taylor. He preached for more than four decades in New York City to wide acclaim and profound effect. It is a shame, my shame; because in my opportunities to invite pulpit guests (and I had many) he was never on the short list. He never...
by academyofpreachers | Feb 14, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story
By Tim Norton, AoP’15 “This feels like the American Idol of preaching. I’m not sure I want to do that.”The words escaping my lips were true if not overly blunt. My mentor was encouraging me to participate in the Academy of Preachers’ New England Regional...
by academyofpreachers | Feb 5, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story
by Rev. Fr. Martin A. Linebach My introduction to the Academy of Preachers came about from what I might call a “lucky lunch.” I am the Ecumenical/Inter-religious Officer for the Archdiocese of Louisville and I was participating in a Kentucky Council of Churches...
by academyofpreachers | Jan 27, 2015 | AoP Festivals, Classic Articles, Heaven & Earth, Regional festivals, Young Preachers
Regional Festivals for Young Preachers will be held in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Texas during 2015 with the preaching theme HEAVEN & EARTH. Green Lake Conference Center in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin, will hold its second Regional Festival on...
