The Proclamation Project, an initiative of the Office of the General Minister and President, seeks to support and equip Disciples preachers. These resources have been developed with Disciples preachers in mind, and can be adapted for each ministry context. Sermon series materials for planning worship, sermon outlines for special Sundays, and theme focused resources are available. As the Proclamation Project grows, these resources will be catalogued in a Disciples resource library.

Disciples Preaching Retreat

In October 2024, Disciples preachers gathered for a retreat near Phoenix, Arizona. The event featured keynotes from Frank A. Thomas and sermons from Bekah Krevens, Sam Ramirez, Miseon Choi, Jorge Cotto, and Leah Jackson.

Find recordings of all the speakers here.

Preaching in the Age of Chatbots.

An Online Preaching Event from the Proclamation Project
Featuring Rev. Dr. Casey T. Sigmon, Saint Paul School of Theology

Recorded Wednesday, September 25, 2024

In this age of Artificial Intelligence, how now shall we preach the truth of the Good News of Jesus Christ? In this keynote, Rev. Dr. Casey T. Sigmon shares the latest research on ChatGPT, AI, and preaching as she encourages fellow pastors to practice discernment and lean into what makes us human in the art of preaching.

Everyday Prayerbook: A Sermon Series based on the Psalms

The Psalms are at the heart of the Bible: ancient prayers and songs that can help us voice our grief or celebrate our joy. This series will help your congregation explore this everyday prayer book by focusing on a different aspect of the Psalms each week. This is a six-week series that could be used between Easter and Pentecost, in the summer months, or any time that fits your schedule.

Living Generously

Whether you preach on generosity year round or in a particular season, the materials in this resource, developed in collaboration with the Center for Faith and Giving, can help. You’ll find four focus texts with exegetical commentary to prompt sermon preparation. Each text is accompanied by simple liturgical materials that can be adapted to use in your context. You could use these texts in a four-week sermon series, or you could return to them throughout the year if that makes more sense for your congregation. In addition, you’ll find a list of additional texts, with brief prompts, which could be used to inspire storytelling, Bible study, or further preaching ideas. Resources in English, Korean, and Spanish and accompanying graphics can be found here.

Imagine a World with More

What if we imagined a world with MORE? What if we imagined a world in which God’s love was limitless? A world where there was more hope, more love, more connection? Included in this resource is a video to use in worship and on social media to promote your sermon series in both Spanish and English. You can customize the video end plate to reflect your congregation’s branding. We have also created a 6-week sermon series guide with scripture, reflection questions and stories from across the church.

Within Us, Among Us

This six-week series, inspired by the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, features scriptural reflection, interactive worship suggestions, connections to Disciples ministries, and other ideas to use in your ministry context, all based on the General Assembly theme: The Kindom of God, Within Us, Among Us. Three different resources were developed in Spanish, Korean, and English. Find the full series here.

Preaching in an Election Year

How can preachers guide their congregations through the polarizing politics of an election year so that they are true to the gospel and attentive to their contexts? In February, 2024, Dr. Leah Schade, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary shared her research about ministry, preaching, and social issues and offered a framework for preaching in a politically contentious season. Watch the recording of her keynote:

Preaching in Advent

In October 2023, Disciples gathered for an online preaching workshop in preparation for Advent. Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, Professor of New Testament and Culture at Chicago Theological Seminary, offered a powerful reflection asking the questions of Advent. Watch the recording of her keynote:

New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

This a simple outline for a sermon to preach on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day based on Isaiah 63:7-9 and Isaiah 43:19. It’s designed to be interactive with the congregation encouraging them to remember what God has done, and to look ahead to the new thing God is doing in the new year. This outline is easily adapted to speak to each congregation.