Preach More Engaging, Memorable, and Relevant Sermons—Starting as Early as This Sunday.
Reach churched and unchurched people alike with a proven, step-by-step method to transform your preaching and build effective communication skills.
What if you could…
- Preach sermons that reach churched and unchurched people alike
- Write messages that people remember for months (or even years)
- Save hours each week with a better writing and sermon preparation method
- And deepen your own connection with the text
… even if you’ve been preaching for years.
You’ve prepared your sermon. You’re ready for Sunday. Or are you?
Is it faithful to the text?
Have you used that illustration before?
Will it be helpful for both members and people exploring their faith?
Here’s the problem: You usually find out afterward.
Sometimes, you’ve worked on a sermon for days, even weeks, crafting it as best you can. And it just doesn’t seem to land like you expected it to.
Other times, you step on stage worried about how it’ll go, and people love it.
The truth is, sermon prep doesn’t always get the time it deserves. You have a lot on your plate as a Pastor…
If you take an honest look at your sermon prep, the time you set aside doesn’t always get the focus it deserves.
You know the drill. You have time set aside to write your sermon, but when prep time comes around:
… a staff member needs something from you
… then your inbox blows up with 39 emails
… you forgot to do something else that needs to be finished that day
And by the time you sit back down to write, it’s 4:00 pm, and you’re still staring at a blank page.
Doesn’t your preaching deserve more than that?
Imagine feeling confident that your message would connect on Sunday morning—knowing you’d deliver it clearly and truthfully.
If you’re like most preachers, you’ve already tried piecing together the typical things.
- Reading the commentaries
- Looking up sermon illustrations
- Watching other messages
- Sometimes, even watching (or cringing at) your own messages
And they all help. But…
It’s time to ditch the random, stressful, and last-minute approach to becoming a better preacher and communicator.
Get a proven method to preach sermons that reach more people and grow your church.
The only program trusted by 3,000+ pastors over 5+ years—no matter the denomination or church size.
This training leads you through EVERY aspect of creating, writing, and delivering sermons that connect—from preparation right through to feedback. No more haphazard approaches to becoming a better communicator. This goes WAY beyond just better delivery:
- You’ll save hours each week with a better sermon prep process.
- You’ll write messages people remember for months… or even years.
- You’ll deepen your own connection with the text, seeing things you never noticed before.
- You’ll be able to (finally) deliver your message without using notes.
- You’ll preach sermons that reach more people and transform the lives of churched and unchurched people alike.
Before…
…and After
“I’m stressed when planning my sermons because of everything else going on… sometimes my sermons don’t get as much time as they deserve.”
Your sermon is polished up and you’re ready to preach days (or weeks) in advance.
“Am I preaching too long? Or too short? I never know where to land…”
You’ll know exactly how to engage and captivate your congregation—regardless of how long.
“How do I make sure I’m pulling meaning from the text, not imposing meaning on it?”
You’ll discover fresh ways to find power in the text.
“People don’t seem to get the key points of my sermons… it’s like they never even heard what I said.”
You’ll know how to write key points that people can quote back to you for years to come.
“I have clear thoughts and ideas, but I can’t translate them into a sermon outline or communicate them effectively.”
You’ll have a strategy for turning your thoughts into clear messages that people can follow.
“Receiving feedback is painful… it hurts when people criticize me.”
You’ll know exactly what to look for and who to ask to get the kind of feedback that makes you better.
“My writing feels like it’s getting repetitive and stale. I don’t want to lose my edge.”
You’ll find new ways to gather ideas, express your thoughts, and spark your creativity.
“I see other pastors getting losing passion over the years.”
You’ll know how to stay fresh and relevant in the long run.
“I devoured the information and have already started applying it to my sermons.
I’ve already been hearing of how God has used the first two sermons to encourage the people in our church in their Christ-given mission to reach the world around them. That goes for ALL of the generations represented in our church.
From storytelling, to a killer bottom line, to progressively ‘ditching’ my notes, my sermons are less rough around the edges and I’m feeling much more confident that my message is connecting.”
Ben P
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“After working through The Art of Preaching, I was compelled to preach noteless for the first time ever and it went incredibly well. My bottom line was clear and thoughtful.
I even had multiple people come up to tell me how engaging and dynamic my message was. I can’t wait to keep getting better.”
Chris H
About Carey & Mark
Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, podcaster, and founding pastor of Connexus Church. He is a highly sought-after speaker and thought leader, appearing at major US conferences and events such as Orange, Exponential, SXSW, and Lifeway’s Pipeline Leadership Conference.
Mark Clark is a Lead Pastor at Bayside Church in Sacramento, CA. He was also the founding pastor of Village Church, one of the fastest-growing, multi-site churches in North America. His sermons are downloaded hundreds of thousands of times per year in over 120 different countries.
Don’t worry! You can take it one step at a time…
We get it. You’re busy, and this course IS comprehensive. But comprehensive DOESN’T mean overwhelming.
- Start: You’ll gain a better understanding of who you are as a preacher, how to best speak into the culture we’re currently living in, and how to evangelize through your preaching.
- Middle: You’ll get piles of practical, in-the-weeds strategies and tools for finding power in the text, ditching your notes, crafting bottom lines, getting feedback and more.
- End: You’ll prepare yourself for what it takes to keep your mind and heart fresh in the long run. And, we talk about the spiritual dimension of preaching—why you have to draw on something other than yourself because, as preachers, we’re the vehicle for the Spirit’s power to be used.
It’s designed to be taken step-by-step, and every single lesson comes with application materials and tools so you can start implementing it immediately.
Here’s how our most successful students build more effective preaching and communication skills. Each step of the way, you’ll see real progress in your writing, thinking, preaching, and more.
52 SERMON SERIES IDEAS TO FILL YOUR PREACHING CALENDAR
One of the questions every preacher faces is, “What topic, series, or issue do I tackle next?” This Sermon Series Calendar Cheat Sheet offers well over four years of series ideas that you can choose from as you do your planning.
Let this serve as a starting point, but make sure you address the current needs of the people you serve and hope to reach and, of course, the Holy Spirit’s direction.
Preach more engaging, memorable, and relevant sermons.
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How can I manage this, if I can hardly keep up with where we’re at now?
I’ve been there. If you aren’t familiar with my story, I burned out a decade into my ministry—and I burnout out hard.
Thankfully there was a path to recovery. Along the way I discovered that the #1 barrier to growth isn’t a changing culture or declining attendance. It’s leadership.
In the Art of Preaching, you’ll completely transform what your sermon prep looks like. The result? You’ll be more focused, and you’ll finally be able to give sermon prep the time it deserves.
Does this apply to my situation? What if I don’t have any paid staff?
If you’re leading a church of 50-5,000, this program is for you.
It’s the exact proven and repeatable strategies, insights, and lessons that thousands of church leaders have used—including my own ministry (from 25-3,500+).
How do I pay?
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Is there an option to pay monthly?
Yes, if you’d prefer to pay for membership to The Art of Leadership Academy on a monthly basis, it is $57/month. You can sign up for a monthly plan by clicking the link below.
What is the refund policy?
It means a lot to me that this material makes a difference in your ministry and in your leadership. With all my resources, I offer a no-questions-asked 30-day guarantee.
Just email us at support@careynieuwhof.com and we’ll be happy to help.
The Art of Leadership Academy Exists so You Can
Lead With Clarity and Grow Your Church.
Church leaders have never been busier or had more challenges to deal with. It’s left many feeling isolated, burnt out, and discouraged.
The Art of Leadership Academy exists to help you lead with clarity and confidence so you can grow your ministry’s impact.
Busy Pastors are Getting Answers to Their Toughest Leadership and Church Growth Questions through Our Practical Resources. You Can Too.
- Preach more effective and engaging sermons
- Scale pastoral care
- Guide for hiring (and firing) church staff
- Motivate staff and volunteers
- Align your team and congregation with the mission
- Find and recruit great leaders
- Say ‘no’ without hurting people or losing influence
- Find 10 additional productive hours per week
- Have effective 1:1 and team meetings
- Handle toxic people with grace
- Ditch your preaching notes in 5 easy steps
- Avoid burnout
- Build a high-impact volunteer core
- Structure your church for growth
- 7 critical decisions to leave a lasting impact on your community
- And more…
9 Comprehensive Church
Leadership Courses
On preaching, outreach, culture, leading change, governance, and more.
Live Monthly Coaching
Calls with Q&A
Live coaching calls with Carey Nieuwhof give you the chance to discuss what you’re learning and your unique obstacles so we work through them together.
Team Training
Resources
Staff and volunteer training videos, meeting agendas, and application guides.
Leadership can be lonely. Join a private online community of thousands of senior-level church leaders who support you.
When you have questions, when you’re looking for guidance, or even if you just need some encouragement, we’re here for you!
Don’t Just Take My Word For It…
What leaders are saying about The Art of Leadership Academy
“Absolutely life-giving, encouraging, and honestly kept me from quitting on my hardest days”
Archie Jackson, Pastor/ Entrepreneur/ Artist
“I have received so much wisdom, encouragement, and thought-provoking input from an amazing network of people I otherwise would never have met. The Academy has truly been a gift.”
Sarah Starrenburg, Executive Director of Global Collaboration, United Bible Societies
“What I didn’t expect was the genuine friendships I’d make with like-minded leaders. I am feeling more energized and relationally connected than I ever have before.”
Kenny Hackbarth, Campus Pastor, The Chapel McHenry
“Practical and helpful! A transformational resource that gives great insights into so many leadership areas. I have been impressed by the caliber of thought leaders, the peer community, and the information shared by Carey and others!”
John Brimm, Entrepreneur/Strategist
Transform your preaching—starting today.
Choose from two easy options below.
The Art of Preaching
$447 today
The Art of Preaching Course + Bonus Content
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
The Art of Leadership Academy
All-Access Membership
$497 / year
The Art of Preaching Course + Bonus Content
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
PLUS…
Unlimited Access to ALL Courses
Live Coaching Calls
Private Online Community of Church Leaders
Monthly Training for Staff and Volunteers
You can cancel your membership at any time, but we think you’ll love sticking around. Click here if you prefer monthly payments of $57.