TCP Weekly → July 25
Church Leadership Cohort • Faith & Work Chicago Summer Social • 1517 Craft of Preaching Workshop • United Worship with Chicagoland Baptists
Church Leadership Cohort
Our Church Leadership Cohort puts you in a room with other ministry leaders who get it. Women and men who are doing the same hard work, asking the same hard questions, and showing up for each other. If God’s been calling you towards ministry and seeing new gospel work launched in our city, don’t do it alone! Take the summer to pray, and consider joining the cohort this fall. You'll be part of a local group that walks with you all year and builds the kind of relationships that keep you rooted in Chicago for the long haul. Cohort kicks off Oct 3.
→ Learn more at join-tcp.org/cohort
→ Apply here
Local News & Events
Faith & Work Chicago Summer Social
Faith & Work Chicago is hosting a Summer Social on Jul 30, 6:30-8pm at Suncatcher Brewery in West Town. This relaxed evening is a chance for professionals across the city to connect, catch up with old friends, meet new people, and enjoy good conversation together.
There is no formal program, so guests are welcome to come when they can and stay as long as they would like. Those connected to Faith & Work Chicago, or those joining for the first time, are encouraged to attend and invite a friend or coworker. Info here.
Craft of Preaching Workshop
1517 is hosting a Craft of Preaching Workshop in Chicago on Aug 10–12 at St. James Lutheran Church. This multi-day gathering is designed to encourage pastors in the task of preaching and help them grow in clarity, empathy, and faithfulness as they proclaim God’s Word.
Led by Dr. Ryan Tinetti, the workshop will focus on Hospitable Preaching, helping pastors consider how to prepare and communicate sermons that better connect with their hearers. Info here.
Legacy Chicago
Legacy Conference is coming to Chicago on Aug 22, welcoming guests like Lecrae, Amy Ayala, Lenmarie Pascall, and Shepherd. See the full lineup of general session and breakout speakers and information on the schedule of events and registration by visiting legacydisciple.org/chicago-needtoknow.
Mygration Christian Conference
The Center for Theology and Migration is hosting its 8th annual gathering on Aug 28–29 at McCormick Seminary in Chicago, IL. Come and learn from pastors, scholars, organizers, and community leaders about what faithful advocacy looks like in a city where immigration is not an abstract issue, but a lived reality for families, churches, and communities across the region. Info here.
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events later this year.
Aug 22 Legacy Conference Chicago
Sep 13 El Grito 6K with New Life Centers
Oct 1 TCP Cohort Kickoff
Oct 10 The Gift of Partnership with Northern Seminary
Oct 14-16 TENx10 Summit 2026
Oct 19-21 Pastor Theologians Conference
Nov 10-12 Exponential Central Conference
Jan 27-29 Charles Simeon Workshop
Local Resources
Free Webinar
Join the Center for Women in Ministry on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 12pm CST for "The Making of a Woman Preacher," a conversation with Christine Caine, Tara Beth Leach, Rev. Dr. Gail L. Rice, and Aimee Tucker. They'll share how they discerned God's call to preach, developed their voice and craft, and pushed through doubt and obstacles along the way. Info here.
J29 Coalition Podcast
In this episode of the J29 Coalition Podcast, pastors Derrick Puckett and Mike Erre dive deep into the challenges and calling of leading churches through polarization, cultural change, and spiritual formation. Derrick shares how racial justice, discipleship, and theological depth hold together in his multiethnic congregation, while Mike reflects on how fear, cynicism, and ideology often shape believers more than Scripture. Together, they call pastors to preach a more beautiful gospel, stay rooted in Christ’s kingdom, and shepherd their people through the noise with humility, honesty, and hope. Watch here.
TCP Job Board
Looking for your next role, or trying to fill one? TCP hosts a local job board on our website with open positions at churches and nonprofits, pastoral residencies, and internships. Visit our site to see the full list and submit your own openings.
Here are a few of the latest postings:
Kids Director at Missio Dei Wrigleyville
Pastoral Residency at Park Community Church
Executive Director at The Hope Center
Student Pastor at Avenue Christian Church
Lead Pastor at Boulevard Presbyterian
Multiple Open Positions at Soul City Church
Weekly Spotlight
Shout out to Pastor Nathan Carter and the Chicagoland Baptists for hosting a united worship night at Ashburn Baptist Church on the southside of Chicago, bringing together youth from across Chicagoland with student teams from all over Illinois who were in town for Go Chicago Week!
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