Preaching Hope for a Weary World

May 15 - 18, 2023

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Minneapolis, MN

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"Preaching Hope for a Weary World"

“Preaching Hope for a Weary World” is the Festival’s response to the hardships and heaviness that have been our reality the last few years.

From a pandemic, to protests, to politics, and polarization; from wars, to gun violence, and climate change catastrophes, what is our call to preach?

Hope.

Surprisingly, in looking back over Festival themes there has never been a focus on hope. Yet, who better to name hope into our world than preachers?

We believe in a hope that defies all odds. A hope that speaks of new life amid death. A hope that reaches for justice amid inequity. A hope that knows the promise of God’s righteousness amid fear and despair.

The Festival of Homiletics 2023 will inspire us to a renewed sense of our radical calling.

Our weary world needs us, preachers. Hope wins.

Come renew, refresh, and recharge your spirit!

Karoline Lewis, Program Director
Festival of Homiletics

What's the Festival Like?

The Festival of Homiletics is like summer camp for preachers.

During the Festival, you’ll hear from outstanding preachers from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and ministry settings. You’ll participate in passionate worship, dive deep with preaching master classes, and fellowship with preaching colleagues from around the world.

This year, in-person attendance is capped at 1,200 to maintain rigorous safety protocols—but even if you can’t join us in person, you can still participate!

Choose from a free or premium version of the online Festival—or better yet, come to Minneapolis for a celebration of preaching you won’t forget.

Past Participants Share Their Love

“Many speakers were vulnerable and passionate as they spoke of hope and justice. They were able to say 'this is hard, and we all are struggling' while still speaking desperately needed hope to all.”

“[I love the] exposure to brilliant minds, pastors, preachers who are thinking deeply and bionically and theologically about big issues.”

"This is a hell of a time to be a pastor preaching the Gospel in the United States and this was the perfect tonic.”

“For me the most valuable part was the sermons. They instruct, uplift, and broaden my view.”

“I felt the same with the Festival in DC. Awareness. The opening of my mind and heart. More and more scales falling from my eyes as I hear new voices.”

"Hearing God’s word preached from different perspectives and traditions [has helped] my soul [to be] fed and renewed."