Thank you for your interest in Deep Calls to Deep, a year-long continuing education program of Virginia Theological Seminary.  Deep Calls to Deep emphasizes the spirituality of preaching--a practice that deepens and enriches one's relationship with God.  We nurture preaching passion in mid-career clergy by deepening their connection to the Holy Spirit and engaging their voices and bodies in the service of more passionate proclamation.

Please have each member of your group complete and submit this form between October 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020.  We will begin accepting peer groups on a rolling admissions basis this fall.

If you would like to apply without a group, please submit this form and we will try to connect you with a peer group in your area.
 
We have slots for four peer groups of six preaching fellows, including peer group facilitators (a total of 24 preaching fellows).  We will select groups based on commitment to the program, diversity, preaching passion, location, and our sense of how well the groups will work together. 

The majority of this program is generously funded by a Lilly Endowment grant. There is no application fee. Each preaching fellow selected will contribute travel expenses and a $300 registration fee.  There is a need-based scholarship fund for travel. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.vts.edu/deepcallstodeep.

We look forward to helping you nurture your preaching passion!
 
Peace,

Ruthanna Hooke and Mark Jefferson
Program Directors
Deep Calls to Deep

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