Lay Preaching Program 2026
September - November 2026
Course Expectations
There will be recommended readings for many of the weeks, as well as suggestions for further study. However the readings are not requirements.
The required homework is to prepare a full sermon manuscript for Saturday, Nov. 14. You will preach that sermon to your breakout group and receive feedback on it. I will be assigning biblical passages for sermon preparation in early October. If you already have a specific date and passage that you plan to preach at your congregation, please let me know by Oct. 1.
November 14 - In-Person Preaching Workshop
10am - 2pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church,
4315 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Sq, NJ 08690
(Behind the Synod Office)
Lunch will be provided.
More details will be coming soon via email.
Preaching Groups & Texts
(To be posted after Oct 1)
coming soon
Online via zoom - Tuesdays 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Sept 9 - Lutheran Basics I (Rev. Eric Trozzo)
Recommended Reading: A Brief Instruction on What to Look for and Expect in the Gospels.
Sept 16- Lutheran Basics II (Rev. Eric Trozzo)
Recommended Reading: Two Kinds of Righteousness
Sept 23 - Bible Intro I (Rev. John Holliday)
Sept 30 - Bible Intro II (Rev. John Holliday)
Oct. 7 - Crafting a Sermon (Rev. Eric Trozzo)
Recommended Reading: The Homiletical Bind: Preaching Law & Gospel in the Congregation
Oct. 14 - Preaching and Worship I (Rev. Lisa Holliday)
Oct. 21 - Preaching and Worship II (Rev. Lisa Holliday)
Oct. 28 - Resources to Help Preparation (Rev. Kimberly Schmidt-Cooper)