The Art of Teaching:

A Guided Cohort for ChoG Northwest Pastors

Healthy churches are shaped by healthy preaching.

The Art of Teaching Masterclass is a comprehensive training experience designed by John Mark Comer to help pastors grow in both the craft of preaching and the formation of the preacher.

Rather than simply providing access to an online course, we're inviting pastors from across the Church of God Northwest to experience the Masterclass together. Participants will complete the assigned video sessions and workbook exercises each week before gathering online to discuss what they're learning, encourage one another, and explore practical application within their own ministry context.

Guided Experience

The Masterclass is organized into two ten-week semesters, allowing participants to move through the material at a sustainable pace while balancing the rhythms of pastoral ministry.

Fall Semester

Part One: The Craft and Formation of the Preacher

Working through John Mark Comer's teaching, we'll explore:

  • The 3 C's of Teaching

  • The Architecture and Design of a Sermon

  • Movements, Chunks, and Seams

  • Manuscripts, Outlines, and Extemporaneous Preaching

  • Feedback and Editing

  • Preaching

  • Recovery and Growth

  • Finding Your Voice

  • Preaching for Spiritual Formation

  • A Working Theory of Change

Spring Semester

Part Two: The Calling and Practice of Preaching

Working through Jon Tyson's teaching and concluding with conversations from Charlie Dates, Christine Caine, Jennie Allen, and Bryan Loritts, we'll explore:

  • Vision for Preaching

  • Understanding Your Audience

  • Planning a Preaching Calendar

  • Preparing a Sermon

  • Prayer

  • Learning from experienced pastors and communicators

Meeting Times

Participants may choose one of two weekly meeting options:

  • Tuesday | 9:00–10:00 a.m.

  • Tuesday | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Both meeting times will be offered provided at least three pastors register for each time slot. If one meeting time does not reach the minimum number of participants, those who registered will have the opportunity to join the alternate group.

What You'll Explore

Throughout the Masterclass you'll engage topics including:

  • Character, content, and craft

  • Sermon architecture and design

  • Building messages with movement and clarity

  • Receiving and utilizing feedback

  • Authentic preaching

  • Sustainable ministry rhythms

  • Preaching for spiritual formation

  • Understanding your audience

  • Planning a preaching calendar

  • Preparing sermons from Scripture

  • Prayer and dependence upon the Holy Spirit

Registration

The Church of God Northwest has secured nine participant seats for this initial offering.

Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.