Leadership Academy: Preaching Institute

The Leadership Academy: Preaching Institute (LAPI) is a hybrid continuing education program designed to cultivate compelling preaching that leads to congregational vitality. The program is not remedial; it is designed for preachers at any level who want to improve their preaching to their perceived “next” level. Read program background HERE.

LAPI Certificate in Compelling Preaching

The 10-month certificate program runs February through November each year and includes:

  • In-person preaching summit, in February or March
  • Cohorts of 10 preachers, each with a facilitator/coach
  • Individual coaching and instruction (Zoom or in-person)
  • Self-paced online classes offered through the Leadership Academy
  • A listener feedback group created in your preaching context

Apply to the LAPI Certificate Program

The deadline to submit applications for the LAPI Class of 2025 has closed. Check this site in spring 2025 for the notice for Class of 2026 applications.

All Class of 2025 applicants will be notified of their status no later than September 30, 2024.