The Institute for Clergy Leadership

General Admission

<div fr-original-style='font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; outline-offset: 4px; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; text-align: left;' id="isPasted" style='font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; outline-offset: 4px; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;'><div fr-original-style="outline-offset: 4px;" style="outline-offset: 4px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><p fr-original-style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important;" style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Preaching and Leadership Cohort<p fr-original-style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important;" style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important; box-sizing: inherit;">A Four-Month Journey for United Methodist Pastors<p fr-original-style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important;" style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important; box-sizing: inherit;">The Preaching and Leadership Cohort, offered through the Institute for Clergy Leadership, is a six-month intensive designed to equip United Methodist pastors with the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to lead effectively and preach with power in today&rsquo;s world.<p fr-original-style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important;" style="outline-offset: 4px; word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; line-height: 25px; opacity: 0.9; padding: 0px !important; color: rgb(74, 74, 74) !important; box-sizing: inherit;">This cohort will provide monthly virtual sessions featuring dynamic teaching, interactive sermon labs, and leadership development designed to enhance both pulpit presence and pastoral leadership. 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Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Your registration is complete. I look forward to your participation in the 2025-26 cohort.&nbsp; Best regards,Kevin Murriel

<div><div>Preaching and Leadership CohortA Four-Month Journey for United Methodist PastorsThe Preaching and Leadership Cohort, offered through the Institute for Clergy Leadership, is a six-month intensive designed to equip United Methodist pastors with the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to lead effectively and preach with power in today’s world.This cohort will provide monthly virtual sessions featuring dynamic teaching, interactive sermon labs, and leadership development designed to enhance both pulpit presence and pastoral leadership. Participants will engage in practical workshops, peer feedback, and coaching, all while building a supportive network of fellow clergy.Key areas of focus include:<ul><li>Preaching with Clarity and Conviction – Strengthening sermon effectiveness for today’s church</li><li>Visionary Leadership for Church Growth – Leading through change and revitalization</li><li>Digital Engagement in Ministry – Maximizing online presence for greater impact</li><li>Justice and the Pastor’s Role – Preaching and leading with a commitment to equity and inclusion</li><li>Clergy Health and Sustainability – Developing rhythms for long-term, effective ministry</li></ul>Participants will walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, confidence, and practical strategies to elevate their preaching and leadership.Cost: $250 | Start Date: August 26, 2025| Format: Virtual (with two in-person gatherings)Apply today and invest in your preaching and leadership growth!Learn more about ICL at www.leaderemerge.org</div></div>

The Institute for Clergy Leadership

2025 Preaching and Leadership Cohort

458 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Building B

General Admission

$250

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