 Lucas Rice, our Preacher of the Month, came to the festival from
Crestwood, New York where he is a second year student at St. Vladimir's orthodox
Seminary. He was accompanied (and introduced) by his preaching mentor, Dr. Chad
Hatfield, chancellor of the seminary. Lucas preached a sermon on Matthew
26:6-13.
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Greetings!
The Academy of Preachers is proud to present the first monthly installment of the iPreach Newsletter, a new communications designed to inform, connect and inspire all those who are a part of our growing organization. We look forward to staying in  touch over the coming year.
"The Academy of Preachers an ecumenical initiative launched through a generous grant from the LIlly Endowment and energized by the conviction that gospel preaching is a vocation of public and social significance, a calling worthy of the very best and brightest of our young people."
Since our beginnings in January 2009, the Academy has helped young people across the country to pursue God's call to gospel preaching. In 2010, our organization is expanding to reach many more. We invite you to learn more about the opportunities available to you through the Academy. Visit us online at www.AcademyofPreachers.net.
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Summer Preaching Camps
This year, the Academy will host three summer preaching camps in the  Mid-west and Southeast! Registration is still available for two of the camps: Belmont University (Nashville, Tenn.) May 23-28 & Earlham College (Richmond, Ind.) June 13-18, 2010.
- Professional and Peer Coaching
- Daily Practice
- Networking with Other Preachers
- Conversation, Recreation & Inspiration
- Good food, Good Friends, Good times!
Camps are limited to 24 young preachers. Each
young preacher will have a preaching coach for the week. More information and registration details coming soon at www.AcademyofPreachers.net.
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A Word from Dr. Moody
Reflections on the 2010 Festival of Preachers
What happened in Louisville in January 2010 was truly remarkable. Nothing like it
had ever
happened-not ever, not since Jesus! 92
young preachers from all over
the country put aside denominational and doctrinal differences and gathered to
celebrate their call to preach the gospel.
The new Academy of Preachers
may be the most ecumenical initiative in American Christianity. From Antiochian
Orthodox to Nazarene, from Harvard Divinity School to the Kentucky Mountain
Bible College, from Southern Baptist to Roman Catholic: I have never been to an
assembly like this festival of young preachers.
"I am coming back next
year," more than one young preacher said me. "It will be twice as big." That
may be a prophesy about next January, but it certainly was a testimony about the
inspiration we all felt and the friendships we all made during our 3 days in
Louisville.
Only 4 who were scheduled to preach did now make it: 2 got
sick, one was hindered by snow, and one was called away to a family event. But
those that came were both anxious and eager: anxious to preach in front of peers
and eager to hear their peers preach. It was 56 hours of spectacular spiritual
renewal.
Thank God I was there.
- Dwight Moody, Executive Director
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Thank you for your interest in the Academy of Preachers. Please forward this email on to anyone who might be interested in learning more about who we are and participating in our events. Visit us online at www.AcademyofPreachers.net.
God Bless!
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The Sunday following
the festival, one young woman walked the aisle of her Disciple of Christ
congregation and announced her call to Christian ministry. 
