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                        <title>National Preaching Clinic June 1-4, 2026</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Get ready to level up your preaching game with top tips and tricks at the National Preaching Clinic 2026!
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt">Get ready to level up your preaching game with top tips and tricks at the National Preaching Clinic 2026!</span></strong></p>
<p><span>The James Earl Massey Center for Compelling Preaching at Anderson University hosts the third annual National Preaching Clinic, June 1-4, 2026, offering pastors and lay leaders an intensive, hands-on experience. Featuring speakers such as Dr. Luke Powery and Bishop Tim Clarke, the event focuses on enhancing preaching skills and providing mentorship, with on-campus housing options available. Secure your spot! </span></p>
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                        <title>Church of God Universities &amp; Training Programs</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[This thread lists Church of God–related universities, seminaries, and ministry training programs.It’s meant as a starting point for students, pastors, and congregations exploring education a...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This thread lists Church of God–related universities, seminaries, and ministry training programs.<br data-start="4525" data-end="4528" />It’s meant as a starting point for students, pastors, and congregations exploring education and leadership development.<br data-start="4649" data-end="4652" />Reply below if you know of additional programs that should be listed.</p>
<h3 data-start="4730" data-end="4760">. Universities &amp; Colleges</h3>
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<p data-start="4764" data-end="4815"><strong data-start="4764" data-end="4787">Anderson University</strong><br data-start="4787" data-end="4790" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://anderson.edu/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="4792" data-end="4813">https://anderson.edu/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="4819" data-end="5111"><strong data-start="4819" data-end="4886">Anderson University – School of Theology and Christian Ministry</strong><br data-start="4886" data-end="4889" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://anderson.edu/theology-christian-ministry/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOlMONjbGNrA6UwymV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvZRj-dpyV75U3K4BaaYNiWyqFRmJylX4rmJOLaOLFP0ftQUQa-MlhQuPJ2e_aem_Hb6MIMNabL0D9572mMjeCg" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="4891" data-end="5109">https://anderson.edu/theology-christian-ministry/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOlMONjbGNrA6UwymV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvZRj-dpyV75U3K4BaaYNiWyqFRmJylX4rmJOLaOLFP0ftQUQa-MlhQuPJ2e_aem_Hb6MIMNabL0D9572mMjeCg<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5115" data-end="5186"><strong data-start="5115" data-end="5158">Mid-America Christian University (MACU)</strong><br data-start="5158" data-end="5161" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.macu.edu/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5163" data-end="5184">https://www.macu.edu/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5190" data-end="5256"><strong data-start="5190" data-end="5219">Warner Pacific University</strong><br data-start="5219" data-end="5222" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.warnerpacific.edu/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5224" data-end="5254">https://www.warnerpacific.edu/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5260" data-end="5378"><strong data-start="5260" data-end="5281">Warner University</strong><br data-start="5281" data-end="5284" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.warner.edu/academics/undergraduate_programs/admissions/criteria-for-admission/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5286" data-end="5376">https://www.warner.edu/academics/undergraduate_programs/admissions/criteria-for-admission/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<h3 data-start="5385" data-end="5430">2. Preaching &amp; Ministry Clinics / Centers</h3>
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<p data-start="5434" data-end="5575"><strong data-start="5434" data-end="5515">James Earl Massey National Preaching Clinic (Center for Compelling Preaching)</strong><br data-start="5515" data-end="5518" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://anderson.edu/center-for-compelling-preaching/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5520" data-end="5573">https://anderson.edu/center-for-compelling-preaching/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5579" data-end="5727"><strong data-start="5579" data-end="5632">Church-Multiplication-and-Discipleship Conference</strong><br data-start="5632" data-end="5635" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://anderson.edu/theology-christian-ministry/church-multiplication-and-discipleship/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5637" data-end="5725">https://anderson.edu/theology-christian-ministry/church-multiplication-and-discipleship/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<h3 data-start="5734" data-end="5783">3. Ministry Training &amp; Leadership Development</h3>
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<p data-start="5787" data-end="5842"><strong data-start="5787" data-end="5805">Intern Academy</strong><br data-start="5805" data-end="5808" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.internacademy.net/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5810" data-end="5840">https://www.internacademy.net/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5846" data-end="5924"><strong data-start="5846" data-end="5866">Leadership Focus</strong><br data-start="5866" data-end="5869" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/leadership-focus/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5871" data-end="5922">https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/leadership-focus/<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></p>
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<p data-start="5928" data-end="5994"><strong data-start="5928" data-end="5948">Trellis Churches</strong><br data-start="5948" data-end="5951" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.trellischurches.com/about-1" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="5953" data-end="5992">https://www.trellischurches.com/about-1</a></p>
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