The Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching

For preachers in their first three to seven years of ministry who wish to nurture and strengthen their preaching vocation in the company of colleagues

Engle Logo 2013 Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the Eleventh Annual Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching, scheduled for July 21-26, 2013. The 2013 Institute of Preaching theme will be “In Search of Wisdom.” The courses will focus on the preaching and teaching of the Bible’s wisdom literature.

Preaching and Teaching Across Generations: Problems and Possibilities
Preaching to Shape a Practicing Church
Off the Page
Gesturing the Sermon

About the Engle Institute

The Engle Institute is a weeklong continuing education event that was envisioned and made possible by the dream and generosity of Joe R. Engle, a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New York City. The institute is designed to nurture and strengthen the craft of those who preach, ideally weekly, whether in city, suburb, small town, rural community, or other specialized ministries. Engle Fellows and faculty gather for the week to participate together in the hospitality of the seminar room, the dinner table, and the chapel pew. Engle Fellows reconnect vocationally with friends as they practice the craft of preaching in the company of colleagues.

Leadership, Workshops and Practicums

2013 Workshops

The Engle Institute offers a unique, interactive approach to preaching renewal. Rather than highlight a slate of national pulpit “stars,” the Engle Institute is designed to encourage and nurture pastors who preach regularly in local contexts. Through hands-on workshops, seminars, tutorials, and conversations, Engle Fellows are supported and challenged to seek excellence in their preaching vocations.

Engle Fellows participate in daily seminars and workshops, some of which are in lecture/seminar format while others are preaching practicums. Early in the spring we will announce this year’s workshop options. Admitted fellows will be able to make their requests for workshop choices at that time.

Ying, Angela 1 In keeping with its ministerial focus, the Engle Institute invites a pastor to serve as the preacher for the week. This year we are pleased to welcome the Rev. Angela L. Ying, Princeton Seminary, Class of 1991 and Senior/Founding Pastor at Bethany United Church of Christ in Seattle, WA as the preacher/pastor-in-residence. More information about Rev. Ying is available here.

Application Process

Priority will be given to candidates with a Master of Divinity, who are in the first 5-7 years of ministry and are preaching regularly.

Registration information for the 2013 Engle Fellowship is available in two formats, Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe (.pdf). Please click on the appropriate link below.

To have a registration packet sent to you by mail, please call the Erdman Center Front Desk at 609-497-7990 with your request.