This resource, which contains material for preparing for weddings and funerals, was commissioned by the Proclamation Project with the support of NAPAD and was written in Korean by a small group of Korean-speaking Disciples preachers and then translated into English.

These days, I watch more closely for the ways I am interrupted by grace because I am learning that those interruptions are usually the point.

God shows up in the cracks of my doubt, reminding me that someone sees, someone hears, someone is waiting for me to push through and preach the sermon the moment requires.

Worship is more than ritual comfort; it’s a prophetic space where vulnerability meets divine empowerment.

An article from Rev. Liza L. Miranda, published in the January 2026 issue of For the Messengers

When I quit trying to justify my actions and started walking a little more humbly with my God, I realized that I did not have to stick to the lectionary.

God of ancient stories and silent nights, hear our prayers for the preachers this week.

I am not just a preacher. I am an expository, word-centered, justice-oriented preacher of justice and truth deeply anchored in the Black church tradition, who originally said yes to a call to any ministerial vocation but preaching.

When it comes to politics in the pulpit, pastors often wonder how to preach on current events and hot button topics. But given the constant blitz of the news cycle, it can feel impossible to keep up, especially when so much news breaks on a Saturday night or Sunday morning, well after most sermons have already been prepared.

Reflections on preaching from the authors of a new study on what makes congregations thrive.

In this article in the Christian Century, Julian DeShazier says, “Some Sundays, my congregation needs a word that’s more raw than polished.”

If you’re feeling unsure or unqualified about how to start preaching about generosity, you might begin with your own relationship to giving.

Given the reality that the sermon is the only time many people encounter the Bible, this framework suggests five essential tasks of the preacher when engaging scriptures. This handout provides questions and prompts for preachers to consider as the prepare their sermons.