Cohort Details
DATES & TIMES

6 Weekly Sessions

Wednesdays, September 17–October 22, 2025
1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. ET
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT
11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. MT
10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. PT

FEE

$299

Cohort Description

When you answered your first pastoral call, you were thrilled to preach every week. Each new sermon series brought with it the excitement of study and the joy of expositing the text for your congregation. Now you’re several years into ministry and your initial excitement has met the reality of weekly ministry and the pressure of preparing a new sermon every seven days. You love God’s word, but if you’re honest, there are weeks when you feel stuck studying the text and writing another sermon. You need fresh vision.

This fall, The Gospel Coalition is offering a new cohort just for you. TGC president Mark Vroegop will be joined by seasoned preachers who will inspire you to pursue excellence in expositional preaching. You’ll hear how they preach intentionally, biblically, practically, evangelistically, and with a delivery that’s effective.

With your registration you’ll receive:

  • Teaching from David Platt, Mark Vroegop and seasoned preachers who will inspire you to pursue excellence in expositional preaching.
  • Opportunities to ask questions on various topics

Registration details: 

  • Wednesdays, September 17–October 22, 2025 (1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. ET; 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT; 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. MT; 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. PT)
  • $299 registration fee*
  • Attend meetings live via Zoom
  • Registration closes September 14

 

If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register, please send us an email at cohorts@thegospelcoalition.org

*All cohort sessions are recorded. Barring technical difficulties, we will distribute a link to the recording to all cohort participants after each session is complete.

*Refunds are not available.

Rediscover your own passion for preaching!
Glean insights from TGC Council members
Learn alongside other pastors facing similar struggles
Be equipped to preach effectively in a variety of contexts
Come away with practical skills for planning and delivering great sermons
Develop your ability to apply the gospel in a way that changes hearts and minds
Content Summary
Session 1: September 17
Preaching Vertically<br>(David Platt)

How to Preach for the Exultation of God

Session 2: September 24
Preaching Intentionally<br>(Mark Vroegop)

The Plan Behind the Sermon

Session 3: October 1
Preaching Effectively<br>(Steve DeWitt)

Skills to Deliver Your Sermon

Session 4: October 8
Preaching Consistently<br>(Mark Vroegop)

How Sermon Evaluation Can Make You a Better Pastor

Session 5: October 15
Preaching Evangelistically<br>(Garrett Kell)

Reaching People with Your Sermon

Session 6: October 22
Preaching Practically<br>(Andy Davis)

The Applications that Make the Sermon Work in People’s Lives

Registration Closed

Andrew M. Davis (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina; founder and teacher of Two Journeys Ministry; and the chairman of the Board of The Gospel Coalition. He is visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His books include How to Memorize Scripture for Life, Exalting Jesus in Isaiah, and The Glory Now Revealed. He and his wife, Christi, have five children and four grandchildren.

Steve DeWitt (DMin, Wheaton College) has served as senior pastor of Bethel Church in Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland since 1997. He is a Board member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the teaching host of the national media and radio ministry The Journey. Steve is the author of Eyes Wide Open, Enjoying God in Everything, and Loneliness. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two girls.

Garrett Kell (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as lead pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of eight books, including Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God, and his writing has appeared in The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and Desiring God. He also co-hosts Counseling Talk, a podcast on biblical counseling and pastoral care. Garrett and his wife, Carrie, have seven children.

David Platt (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as a pastor in metro Washington, DC. He is the founder of Radical, a ministry that exists to equip Christians to be on mission. He’s a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. David is the author of many books, including Radical, Counter Culture, Don’t Hold Back, and several volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Along with his wife and children, he lives in metro DC.

Mark Vroegop (BA, Cedarville University; MDiv, Cornerstone Seminary) is the president of The Gospel Coalition. He served in pastoral ministry leadership for nearly 30 years, most recently as the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. An award-winning author, Mark has written several books, including Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament and Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Mark is married to Sarah, and they have three married sons, a college-aged daughter, and five grandchildren. You can find Mark on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Cohort Description

When you answered your first pastoral call, you were thrilled to preach every week. Each new sermon series brought with it the excitement of study and the joy of expositing the text for your congregation. Now you’re several years into ministry and your initial excitement has met the reality of weekly ministry and the pressure of preparing a new sermon every seven days. You love God’s word, but if you’re honest, there are weeks when you feel stuck studying the text and writing another sermon. You need fresh vision.

This fall, The Gospel Coalition is offering a new cohort just for you. TGC president Mark Vroegop will be joined by seasoned preachers who will inspire you to pursue excellence in expositional preaching. You’ll hear how they preach intentionally, biblically, practically, evangelistically, and with a delivery that’s effective.

With your registration you’ll receive:

  • Teaching from David Platt, Mark Vroegop and seasoned preachers who will inspire you to pursue excellence in expositional preaching.
  • Opportunities to ask questions on various topics

Registration details: 

  • Wednesdays, September 17–October 22, 2025 (1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. ET; 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT; 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. MT; 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. PT)
  • $299 registration fee*
  • Attend meetings live via Zoom
  • Registration closes September 14

 

If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register, please send us an email at cohorts@thegospelcoalition.org

*All cohort sessions are recorded. Barring technical difficulties, we will distribute a link to the recording to all cohort participants after each session is complete.

*Refunds are not available.

Content Summary
Session 1: September 17
Preaching Vertically<br>(David Platt)

How to Preach for the Exultation of God

Session 2: September 24
Preaching Intentionally<br>(Mark Vroegop)

The Plan Behind the Sermon

Session 3: October 1
Preaching Effectively<br>(Steve DeWitt)

Skills to Deliver Your Sermon

Session 4: October 8
Preaching Consistently<br>(Mark Vroegop)

How Sermon Evaluation Can Make You a Better Pastor

Session 5: October 15
Preaching Evangelistically<br>(Garrett Kell)

Reaching People with Your Sermon

Session 6: October 22
Preaching Practically<br>(Andy Davis)

The Applications that Make the Sermon Work in People’s Lives

Registration Closed
Cohort Details
DATES & TIMES

6 Weekly Sessions

Wednesdays, September 17–October 22, 2025
1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. ET
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT
11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. MT
10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. PT

FEE

$299

Rediscover your own passion for preaching!
Glean insights from TGC Council members
Learn alongside other pastors facing similar struggles
Be equipped to preach effectively in a variety of contexts
Come away with practical skills for planning and delivering great sermons
Develop your ability to apply the gospel in a way that changes hearts and minds

Andrew M. Davis (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina; founder and teacher of Two Journeys Ministry; and the chairman of the Board of The Gospel Coalition. He is visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His books include How to Memorize Scripture for Life, Exalting Jesus in Isaiah, and The Glory Now Revealed. He and his wife, Christi, have five children and four grandchildren.

Steve DeWitt (DMin, Wheaton College) has served as senior pastor of Bethel Church in Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland since 1997. He is a Board member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the teaching host of the national media and radio ministry The Journey. Steve is the author of Eyes Wide Open, Enjoying God in Everything, and Loneliness. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two girls.

Garrett Kell (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as lead pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of eight books, including Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God, and his writing has appeared in The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and Desiring God. He also co-hosts Counseling Talk, a podcast on biblical counseling and pastoral care. Garrett and his wife, Carrie, have seven children.

David Platt (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as a pastor in metro Washington, DC. He is the founder of Radical, a ministry that exists to equip Christians to be on mission. He’s a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. David is the author of many books, including Radical, Counter Culture, Don’t Hold Back, and several volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Along with his wife and children, he lives in metro DC.

Mark Vroegop (BA, Cedarville University; MDiv, Cornerstone Seminary) is the president of The Gospel Coalition. He served in pastoral ministry leadership for nearly 30 years, most recently as the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. An award-winning author, Mark has written several books, including Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament and Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Mark is married to Sarah, and they have three married sons, a college-aged daughter, and five grandchildren. You can find Mark on Facebook, Instagram, and X.