A Th.M. in Preaching will bring strength to your theological education by providing a

distinct focal point and solidifying your ability to communicate the Word of God in a

relevant, biblical and effective manner.

Th.M. in Preaching

“A cook sharpens his knife with a whetstone, an athlete refines her skill with a

coach, I found the Th.M. in Preaching at GCTS is where fine tools and great

teachers were used to better my preaching ministry.”

—Weiwen Tu (2009)

"If you are serious about preaching, you will want to invest a year in the Th.M. in

preaching at Gordon-Conwell."

—Calvin Woosung Choi (2007)

Having been the very first recipient of the Th .M. in preaching, I can tell you

firsthand that it is a rewarding and exciting experience. If you want to make the

most of your gift, the preaching faculty at GCTS will help you be all that you can

be for the glory of God!

—Juli Bliss Claassen (2002)

"The Th.M. in preaching program at Gordon-Conwell was an invaluable

experience for me. It provided the necessary tools for a young preacher like me

to proclaim God 's Word clearly and faithfully. My favorite part of the program

was the face time that we had with our professors. I fondly remember gleaning

pearls of wisdom over the d inner table at Dr. Gibson's house. I heartily

recommend the program to anyone who wants to grow in the craft of preaching."

—Aaron Chan (2006)

"My Th.M. in Preaching provided me with the precious gift of clarity—I was

equipped to know God 's Word and serve it enjoyably, effectively, and faithfully

to His people. I wouldn't trade that time of learning and growth."

—Matt Ford (2004)

“Invest a year for decades of dynamic preaching in the pulpit. The Th.M. in

Preaching challenged me to think deeply, preach creatively, and communicate

effectively. As I now preach in Japan, my training equipped me to faithfully

preach God 's Word in ways that connect with d iverse audiences.”

—Grant Buchholtz (2009)

“The Th.M. in Preaching equipped me to connect the Word of God to my church

family from the pulpit and in every aspect of my ministry.”

—Brian Wilmarth (2012)

“The Th .M. in Preaching at Gordon-Conwell has served me well in both

academic and church settings. The program strengthens a solid homiletical

foundation by focusing on homiletical theory and its application in the act of

preaching. The Th.M. prepared me for further studies as I was inspired to pu rsue

a Ph.D. in Preaching. Additionally, as a pastor who preaches weekly I constantly

rely upon the theory, skills, and practice learned from my time in the Th .M.

program. For anyone looking to further one’s knowledge and skills for either

church practice or academic progress, I would highly recommend working

through Gordon-Conwell's Th.M.”

—Casey Barton (2003)

“I am certain that I am a better preacher because of the Th.M. in preaching at

Gordon-Conwell. The skills I developed in that program are being used to make

an eternal d ifference in my congregation.”

—Eric Dokken (2007)

I came to understand that effective preaching embraces the needs of the

congregation. Effective preaching exposes the speaker and the hearer to the

Word of God. Effective preaching saturates them with a wisdom that transforms

knowledge into understanding. It is clear and concise. Effective preaching

engages the listener attentively so that they not only hear, but listen to the

Gospel. It embraces the needs of the congregation and lays those needs at their

feet.

My studies at GCTS reaffirmed this knowledge, and confirmed the depth of that

responsibility. In classes, we interactively explored many d ifferent perspectives

on preaching through reading, preaching, d iscussion, exegesis, delivery,

vocabulary, and storytelling. The GCTS Th.M. program in Preaching was

rigorous and sharpened our minds as preachers. I thoroughly enjoyed every

moment.”

—Laurette Harper (2012)

“By far the biggest surprise to me when I became a Senior Pastor was how

challenging it is to communicate the Word of God creatively, effectively, and

biblically week in and week out. Nothing has done more to prepare me for that

challenge than the Th. M. in Preaching from Gordon -Conwell Theological

Seminary.

Anybody can preach one sermon, but preaching forty to fifty times year after

year takes determination and preparation. The determination comes from the

Lord, the preparation I got at Gordon -Conwell in the Th.M. in preaching.

Ou tside of the Holy Spirit nothing has contributed more to my effective

communication of the Word of God than my time spent at Gordon -Conwell in

the Th.M. in Preaching. ”

—Rick Picariello (2003)