BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.32.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cts.edu/ X-WR-CALNAME:Christian Theological Seminary X-WR-CALDESC: X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b8da1ad63c85d7d91338134ee7c6671a@cts.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T145810Z CREATED:20260507 LAST-MODIFIED:20260513 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:CTS Mixed Methods Preaching Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]About the Conference\nThe Mixed Methods Preaching Conference gathers preachers, ministry leaders, scholars, and students for 3.5 days of immersive engagement with the craft and calling of preaching. Through preaching labs, plenary lectures, and evening worship, participants will encounter the full range of what it means to stand in the pulpit with faithfulness, creativity, and conviction.\nPresented by Christian Theological Seminary, this conference is for those who take preaching seriously — and those who are curious about preaching — and want to grow.\n\nConference Theme\nJust Preachers, Just Preaching explores the life of the preacher which informs the message of the preacher. Not only is the sermon method important for preachers and listeners, but so are the values and theological commitments of the preacher.\nThis year we explore the person of the preacher, the proclamation, and the promises in the preaching — as we learn from just preachers, just preaching.\nWho Should Attend\nThe Mixed Methods Preaching Conference welcomes all who are connected to the ministry of preaching:\n\nClergy and preachers seeking renewal, reflection, and continuing education\nMinistry leaders and theological educators\nSeminary and doctoral students\nListeners of preaching who want to engage with what makes preaching compelling\n\nWe especially invite institutions, congregations, and denominational bodies to sponsor their clergy and ministry staff for an immersive continuing education experience in preaching. Contact MMPC@cts.edu for CEU group rates and institutional sponsorship inquiries.\nPreaching Labs\nEach participant is placed in one lab for the duration of the conference based on their first and second choice selections at registration. Lab assignments are first-come, first-served. Each lab is capped at 15 participants.\nAvailable Labs:\n\nArtificial Intelligence and the Anointing: Tools, Theology, and Guardrails for Preachers\nPreaching on the Fly: The Art of Homiletical Improvisation\nMarginalized Bodies: A New Approach to Preaching about Disability\nWomanist Preaching for Desperate Times\nPreaching from an Authentic Center: Leaning into the Prophetic\n\nLab placement confirmations will be sent by September 1, 2026.\nMeals & Amenities\nRegistration includes:\n\nBreakfast daily (Monday–Thursday)\nLunch daily (Monday–Wednesday)\nThursday box lunch — by prior selection only\nSnacks and refreshments throughout each conference day\nConference swag bag (early and general registration only)\n\nCEU Documentation\nEarn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) issued by Christian Theological Seminary. CEUs may be considered for technical professional development or spiritual formation. Add the CEU option ($50) at registration and select your track:\n\n CEU Documentation\n\n \n\n \n \n Track \n \n CEUs Awarded \n \n \n \n Preaching Labs only \n \n 1.2 \n \n \n \n Lectures/Plenaries & Preaching Labs \n \n 1.9 \n \n \n \n All Activities (including Evening Worship) \n \n 2.3 \n \n \n\n\n\n /* table font color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tbody td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tbody td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tfoot td {\n color: #0b0b0c !important;\n }\n\n /* th background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n background-color: #168ad3 !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n }\n\n /* th border color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead tr > th {\n border-bottom-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-right-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-top-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-left-color: #168ad3 !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n border-color: #168ad3 !important;\n }\n\n /* th font color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th {\n color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting:after,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_asc:after {\n border-bottom-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_desc:after {\n border-top-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n \n /* odd rows background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.odd td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd td {\n background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n }\n\n /* even rows background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.has-columns-hidden tr.row-detail > td {\n background-color: #ffffff !important;\n }\n\n /* rows hover background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.odd:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd:hover > td.sorting_1,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even:hover > td.sorting_1 {\n background-color: #ebebeb !important;\n }\n\n /* table font size */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable {\n font-size: 15px !important;\n }\n\n \n \n\n\n\nCertificates will be emailed within two weeks of the final conference day to the registration email address. Hard copies available upon request.\n\n\nInstitutions sponsoring eight (8) or more participants for CEU documentation are invited to contact the planning team for a discounted group rate. Please reach out at MMPC@cts.edu.\nTravel\nNearest Airport: Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approximately 20 miles from the venue. Rental cars, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft), and taxi services are available at IND.\nHotel block information coming soon.\nListener Research Initiative\nAs part of the LEI Compelling Preaching Initiative, the Mixed Methods Preaching Conference is committed to hearing from those who listen to preaching. We believe the listening experience is central to understanding what makes preaching compelling — or what keeps it from being so.\nThroughout the conference, listeners of preaching will have several opportunities to share their experience and perspective:\n\nData collection conversations with conference team members (3 short questions)\nQR code access to a brief digital survey available throughout the conference\nA dedicated data collection booth on-site\n\nYour voice as a listener matters. We look forward to learning from you.\n\n Key Dates\n\n \n\n \n \n Date \n \n Action \n \n \n \n May 8, 2026 \n \n Registration opens — Early Bird rate begins \n \n \n \n June 30, 2026 \n \n Early Bird rate ends \n \n \n \n July 1, 2026 \n \n General rate begins \n \n \n \n September 1, 2026 \n \n Lab placement notifications sent to registrants \n \n \n \n September 8, 2026 \n \n Refund deadline \n \n \n \n October 1, 2026 \n \n Registration closes \n \n \n \n October 19, 2026 \n \n Conference begins — Late/On-Site registration available at venue \n \n \n \n October 22, 2026 \n \n Conference ends (12:10 PM) \n \n \n\n\n\n /* table font color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tbody td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tbody td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tfoot td {\n color: #0b0b0c !important;\n }\n\n /* th background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n background-color: #168ad3 !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n }\n\n /* th border color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead tr > th {\n border-bottom-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-right-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-top-color: #168ad3 !important;\n border-left-color: #168ad3 !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting {\n border-color: #168ad3 !important;\n }\n\n /* th font color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable.bt[data-has-header='1'] td.wpdt-header-classes,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead th,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th {\n color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting:after,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_asc:after {\n border-bottom-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable thead th.sorting_desc:after {\n border-top-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;\n }\n\n \n /* odd rows background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.odd td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd td {\n background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;\n }\n\n /* even rows background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.has-columns-hidden tr.row-detail > td {\n background-color: #ffffff !important;\n }\n\n /* rows hover background color */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.odd:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.odd:hover > td.sorting_1,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even:hover > td,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even:hover > td.sorting_1 {\n background-color: #ebebeb !important;\n }\n\n /* table font size */\n .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable,\n .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable {\n font-size: 15px !important;\n }\n\n \n \n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nFull refunds will be issued for cancellations submitted on or before September 19, 2026. Requests must be submitted in writing to MMPC@cts.edu.\nAfter September 19, 2026, registration fees are non-refundable. Registrations may be transferred to another participant by submitting a written request to MMPC@cts.edu prior to the start of the conference, including the name and contact information of the replacement participant.\nIn the event the conference is cancelled by Christian Theological Seminary, registrants will receive a full refund of all registration fees paid.\nThe $50 CEU documentation add-on fee is non-refundable once the conference has begun.\n\nPhoto & Video Policy\nPhotography and video recording will occur during conference sessions for institutional and promotional purposes. By registering, participants consent to the possibility of being photographed or recorded. Participants who wish to limit their appearance in photography or video are responsible for advising on-site photographers and videographers directly. Christian Theological Seminary cannot guarantee that a participant will not appear in conference photos or video footage.\nCode of Conduct\nThe Mixed Methods Preaching Conference is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. All attendees, speakers, and guests are expected to engage with one another with dignity and respect. Behavior that is disruptive, discriminatory, or harassing in any form will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the conference without refund.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.cts.edu/events/cts-mixed-methods-preaching-conference-2026/ CATEGORIES:General Event,PhD Program LOCATION:4646 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CTS-PhD_26-04_MMP-WebEv-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR