The Great Amen: The Remarkable Story of the Academy of Preachers
By Dwight A. Moody
What happens when one pastor dares to believe that the future of the Church depends on inspiring a new generation to preach?
In The Great Amen, Dwight A. Moody tells the extraordinary true story of the Academy of Preachers, a bold and innovative movement created to identify, support, and encourage young people called to proclaim the Gospel. Born from a chance conversation at the Lilly Endowment in 2008, the Academy grew into a national network that impacted hundreds of young preachers from every major Christian tradition.
Part memoir, part ministry history, and part leadership lesson, this inspiring volume takes readers behind the scenes of a movement that:
Launched national festivals bringing together young preachers from across North America.
Built unexpected partnerships with Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Pentecostals, and others.
Nurtured future pastors, professors, chaplains, community leaders, and denominational leaders.
Demonstrated the enduring power of preaching in a changing culture.
Created a community where young voices discovered both their calling and their confidence.
Along the way, Moody introduces readers to an unforgettable cast of mentors, scholars, pastors, donors, visionaries, and gifted young preachers whose lives intersected through the Academy's work. From college campuses and seminaries to cathedrals and conference halls, readers witness the challenges, triumphs, setbacks, and surprising moments that shaped a remarkable ministry.
Filled with personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical wisdom, The Great Amen is more than the history of an organization. It is a testimony to what can happen when people invest in young leaders and trust God to work through their gifts and calling.
Whether you are a pastor, teacher, seminarian, church leader, student of ministry, or simply someone who loves great preaching, this book offers a compelling vision of faith, mentorship, leadership, and the future of the Church.
An inspiring story of vision, vocation, and the transformative power of preaching that will encourage anyone who believes one voice can still change the world.
The Great Amen: The Remarkable Story of the Academy of Preachers
By Dwight A. Moody
What happens when one pastor dares to believe that the future of the Church depends on inspiring a new generation to preach?
In The Great Amen, Dwight A. Moody tells the extraordinary true story of the Academy of Preachers, a bold and innovative movement created to identify, support, and encourage young people called to proclaim the Gospel. Born from a chance conversation at the Lilly Endowment in 2008, the Academy grew into a national network that impacted hundreds of young preachers from every major Christian tradition.
Part memoir, part ministry history, and part leadership lesson, this inspiring volume takes readers behind the scenes of a movement that:
Launched national festivals bringing together young preachers from across North America.
Built unexpected partnerships with Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Pentecostals, and others.
Nurtured future pastors, professors, chaplains, community leaders, and denominational leaders.
Demonstrated the enduring power of preaching in a changing culture.
Created a community where young voices discovered both their calling and their confidence.
Along the way, Moody introduces readers to an unforgettable cast of mentors, scholars, pastors, donors, visionaries, and gifted young preachers whose lives intersected through the Academy's work. From college campuses and seminaries to cathedrals and conference halls, readers witness the challenges, triumphs, setbacks, and surprising moments that shaped a remarkable ministry.
Filled with personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical wisdom, The Great Amen is more than the history of an organization. It is a testimony to what can happen when people invest in young leaders and trust God to work through their gifts and calling.
Whether you are a pastor, teacher, seminarian, church leader, student of ministry, or simply someone who loves great preaching, this book offers a compelling vision of faith, mentorship, leadership, and the future of the Church.
An inspiring story of vision, vocation, and the transformative power of preaching that will encourage anyone who believes one voice can still change the world.
