The Th.M. in Preaching program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary strengthens theological education and preaching skills. Through rigorous coursework, interaction with faculty, and a focus on effective communication of Scripture, the program prepares students to preach God's word in a relevant, biblical, and effective manner. Alumni of the program emphasize how the training equipped them with the necessary tools and wisdom to preach clearly and faithfully, both in their current church and academic settings.

1. 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.
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2. “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)

3. "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)

4. 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)

5. "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 dinner 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)

6. "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)

7. “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 diverse audiences.”
—Grant Buchholtz (2009)

8. “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)

9. “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 pursue
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)

10. “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 difference in my congregation.”
—Eric Dokken (2007)

11. 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 different perspectives
on preaching through reading, preaching, discussion, 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)

12. “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)