Bountiful Preaching Cohort Grant
Bountiful Preaching Cohorts are small communities of Presbyterian Church (USA) pastoral leaders gathered for nurture and learning to cultivate preaching practices that position pastors and and their congregations to bear a fruitful harvest in worship, work, and witness. Selected cohorts will embark upon a shared two-year journey, which includes self-directed formation and a preaching intensive workshop hosted by the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation.
Who may participate?
Presbyterian Church (USA) ministers of word and sacrament and commissioned ruling elders, employed in a regular preaching capacity in a congregational ministry position.
**Are you a Commissioned Pastor/Commissioned Ruling Elder interested in applying as an individual? Click here to learn more.
How does the grant work?
Self-selected groups of pastoral leaders apply. If awarded a grant, the cohort will receive financial assistance of up to $2,500/participant to support their nurture and development as preachers over two years.
Selected cohorts must attend orientation. Annual reports regarding their activities, learnings, and expenses are also required.
What makes preaching bountiful?
Cohorts will engage in practices and activities which will inform their worship leadership and strengthen their spiritual, emotional, and practical capacity for ministry. Activities should encompass the following three areas: (1) pastoral nurture, (2) preaching skill development, and (3) amplified contextual awareness.
How do I apply?
Click here to learn more about the application process and cohort criteria. The application can be found below.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through July 15..
Commissioned Pastors/Commissioned Ruling Elders are invited to apply as individuals.
Five to seven commissioned pastors will be selected and invited to attend the Preaching with our Whole Selves gathering on September 15-18, 2025, with travel, lodging and registration covered by the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation. The group of CRE participants will gather at the September event and begin forming a proposal for a Bountiful Preaching cohort, aimed at collaborative learning.
Click here to apply as an individual Commissioned Ruling Elder.
