PPLC 2026 RegistrationSunday, March 1, 2026 until Saturday, August 1, 2026 Eastern Standard Time UTC -05:002026-2027 Preaching Peer Learning Cohort (PPLC) What? A continuing education professional development certificate program for pastors and preachers who regularly preach (minimum of 15 sermons per year) and want to sharpen their preaching in a lifelong pursuit of excellence. A community of 5-10 peers who learn from each other and with each other in a mutually supportive Preaching Peer Learning Cohort (PPLC) guided by an experienced preaching practitioner who serves as a mentor. Visit the website for a list of our 2026 – 2027 Mentors. Each Cohort meeting will also feature teaching from our Homiletical Scholar in Residence, Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. An opportunity to explore five (5) key components contributing to preaching excellence: The Person of the Preacher, Biblical Preaching, Application in Preaching, Celebration in Preaching, Sermon Delivery, & Evaluation. Who? PPLC members are primarily African American pastors and preachers born in 1979 or later. While a primary focus is on those born in 1979 or later, everyone who desires to participate in a PPLC will be included. When? Each PPLC will meet 2 hours monthly from August 2026 – May 2027. PPLC meeting formats are online (via Zoom). PPLC registration begins April 1, 2026. The registration fee is a sliding scale based on average weekly worship attendance (in-person). Cost? $1,000.00 registration fee per person 25% scholarship discount if your average weekly worship attendance is 101-500 50% scholarship discount if your average weekly worship attendance is 100 or less A 3-payment plan option is available (40% of the cost due initially at registration) Registration Deadline? July 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST. The Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence is funded in part by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment Compelling Preaching Initiative. If you have any questions or need assistance, please get in touch with Rev. Leroy R. Armstrong, Jr. at: larmstrong@andersonuniversity.eduRegister HereLoading...Contact InformationName (Required)Email Address (Required)Cell Phone Number (Required)Church or Organization (Required)Address (Home or Church/Organization)Provide the street address, city, state and zip code.The address you provided is your ____________ ,The address you provided is your ____________ ,Home AddressChurch/Organization AddressMENTOR PREFERENCEMentor Preference (Select up to 3)Click the name or names to highlight your mentor preference. Mentor Preference (Select up to 3)Click the name or names to highlight your mentor preference. No PreferenceDr. Scottie Aaron, Senior Pastor, The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, OHRev. Lawrence Aker, III, Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NYRev. Leroy R. Armstrong, Jr., Executive Director, The Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence, Dallas, TX & Anderson, SCDr. Johnnie Bradley, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas, TXDr. Gaidi Burgess, Pastor, Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, TXDr. Timothy Fuller, Pastor, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Euless, TXDr. Tyler Hardeman, Sr., Senior Pastor, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pensacola, FLDr. Christopher Hartwell, Senior Pastor, Crossroads Community Church, Missouri City, TXDr. Terry E. Mackey, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Phoenix, AZDr. Bobby Patterson, Senior Pastor, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Blytheville, ARRev. Michael Pigg, Director of African American Engagement, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Columbia, SCPastor Cameron R. Thomas, Senior Pastor, Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery, ALPastor James White, Senior Pastor, Christ Our King Community Church, Raleigh, NCPastor Romell Williams, Senior Pastor, Lilydale Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, ILREGISTRATION INFORMATIONAverage Weekly Attendance (In-Person Only)Average Weekly Attendance (In-Person Only)0-100101-500501+Would you like to submit your registration fee in three (3) payments with 40% due at the time of registration?Would you like to submit your registration fee in three (3) payments with 40% due at the time of registration?YesNo(Hidden) 0-100 with Payment Plan Option(Hidden) 101-500 with Payment Plan(Hidden) 501+ with Payment Plan(Hidden) 50% Discount (0-100) (Hidden) 25% Discount (101-500)(Hidden) 0-100 Early Discount(Hidden) Earl Bird Discount for 101-500(Hidden) Early Bird Disount for 501+(Hidden) Event cost(Hidden) Amount Due (to be passed to payment widget)Amount DueLoading... Please press the submit button to finish.After you click the Submit button below, you will receive two (2) confirmation emails. One email is a payment confirmation email from lvaughn@andersonuniversity.edu with “Anderson University Advising Payment Succeeded” in the subject line. The other email is a PPLC registration confirmation email from larmstrong@andersonuniversity.edu.We're excited to have you as part of the PPLC! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Rev. Leroy Armstrong, Jr.: larmstrong@andersonuniversity.eduSubmit
