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. As a LAPI fellow, your experience will include:

  • In-person preaching summit
  • Online cohort meetings of 10 preachers, each with a facilitator/coach
  • Individual coaching and instruction (Zoom or in-person)
  • Self-paced online classes, exclusive to LAPI fellows, offered through the Leadership Academy
  • You engaging in a listener feedback group created in your preaching context
  • A visit from a coach to your location with pre- and post-sermon consultation

Apply to the LAPI Certificate Program

The application for the LAPI Class of 2027 will open on May 1, 2026.