Presbyterian Mission Agency compelling preaching initiative Archives

The PC(USA)’s Synod of the Covenant is awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Lilly Endowment

Posted November 6th, 2023

The Synod of the Covenant, in partnership with Alma College, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, and the Presbytery of Cincinnati, has received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Cultivating the Gift of Preaching initiative.

Lilly Endowment Inc. awards $1 million grant to NEXT Church

Posted December 16th, 2022

NEXT Church has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Preaching for Change Project.

Lilly Endowment grant awarded to Union Presbyterian Seminary to provide a bridge for early career preachers

Posted December 14th, 2022

With a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc., Union Presbyterian Seminary will fill the unique gap between formal theological education and the early years of preaching ministry.

Union Presbyterian Seminary awarded grant to help starting pastors hone their preaching

Posted July 19th, 2022

Union Presbyterian Seminary has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to plan and develop a program that focuses on nurturing and sustaining the preaching of pastors who are in the first seven years of their preaching ministries after graduation.