MAKE SERMON PREP YOUR FAVORITE TIME OF THE WEEK.
Spirituality. Craft. Process.
Spirituality. Craft. Process.
Backstory Preaching helps preachers thrive—
in and out of the pulpit.
Be good news to preach good news
Online preaching formation & COntinuing education
to help you grow in Your Preaching, Deepen your relationship with god,
& connect with Other preachers
1. Root your sermon prep in Prayer—& start early in the week
Pray the RCL gospel scriptures in community during our Monday Live Lectio sessions (noon CT on Facebook). Start early so the scriptures have a chance to soak in through the week, and enjoy the insights of preachers around the globe. Free and open to all.
2. Discover a spiritual approach to sermon prep—that works
Ready to revitalize your preaching life? In just an hour, learn BsP’s 5-step sermon prep process—rooted in prayer and designed to make prep a joy rather than a drain. It’s flexible enough to adapt to your schedule and structured enough to rely on week after week.
3. Join a community of like-minded preachers who get it
You don’t have to do this alone. We help preachers thrive together in the craft, process, & spirituality of preaching. Join our free community, OR get community PLUS resources PLUS live workshops in The Collective+ to continuously inspire and grow your preaching.
“My preaching is better, done sooner, and my soul is nurtured in this community of preachers.”
What if preaching was so restorative, it fed the rest of your ministry?
Reduce stress.
Experience sermon prep as a gift, not a chore.
Write better and faster.
Keep your listeners engaged and wanting more.
And finish on your schedule so you can reclaim your free time.
Hi, I’m Lisa.
I’m the Founding Steward of Backstory Preaching, an online preaching center for Anglican and mainline Protestant lay and ordained preachers.
After more than 25 years of experience as an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader, I get how challenging this preaching gig can be.
My hope for you is simple but profound: that you would be good news to preach good news.
I believe an effective sermon begins with your own connection with God.
And I know that sermon prep can restore rather than drain you—so you’re fed for the rest of ministry’s demands.
“The Rev’d Dr. Lisa Cressman...has presented compelling, inspiring, and practically useful reflections and resources to our clergy on a number of occasions. I often hear about how her time with us is nourishing and restorative...I encourage you to consider connecting her with clergy and lay leaders in your diocese as well. ”
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