GENERAL FAQs

When is the next program, and how do I register?

Visit our Events page for all of our upcoming programs. You can find specific event information and registration instructions there. For information about our programs, check out The WomanPreach! Way.

How do I request a scholarship for a WomanPreach! Inc. Preaching Intensive?

If you’re in need of a scholarship to register for one of our Preaching Intensives, you can submit a scholarship request form or email us at programs@womanpreach.org.

Do I have to be a current preacher or pastor to come to a WomanPreach! Inc. program?

No. You may attend a WomanPreach! Inc. program even if you’ve never preached before. We often have people preach for the first time at our Preaching Intensives. Seasoned leaders and those just starting their journey all benefit from our training model.

How do I bring a WomanPreach! Inc. program to my community or region?

We are so glad you are interested in partnering with us. You can fill out a collaboration interest form, email us at programs@womanpreach.org, or call us at 740-500-4172 to discuss what kind of program offering you would like to have done for you.

How can I support WomanPreach! Inc.?

We have three main ways you can regularly support our work: Give. Share. Engage.

You can support us financially by becoming one of our monthly Giving Partners or sponsoring a WP! Program.

You can support us by sharing our social media, website, work and recommending WomanPreach! Inc. to your friends and colleagues. If you’re an alum, tell others about your experience or write for our Wisdom Archive.

You can engage our work by attending our programming, reading our writing series, and joining our conversations and celebrations on social media.

How do I become a Cohort Leader?

Cohort Leaders must be an alum of WomanPreach! Inc. Preaching Intensives or the Jarena Lee Preaching Academy and are recommended by current WP! Team members and Cohort Leaders for training. Final selections are at the discretion of the Director of Programs. If you’d like to work with us, we encourage you to join us for one of our upcoming Preaching Intensives. We recruit, train, and select Cohort Leaders year-round.

Jarena Lee Preaching Academy FAQs

How much does the Academy cost?

2024 Tuition rate is $2400. Attendance costs for ALL WomanPreach! Inc. programs are offered at deeply discounted rates. In addition to setting attendance costs well below the actual cost of implementation, WomanPreach! Inc. works with sponsors and #WomanPreachNation to secure further scholarships for participants in need.

What does tuition cover?

Tuition covers a 6-night stay with our host location partner, Meals (which includes: Sunday’s welcome dinner; breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday - Friday; Saturday’s final breakfast), 5 days of instruction from plenary leaders and cohort leaders, administrative and preparation support from acceptance through academy attendance, and JLPA swag.

How can I seek tuition assistance?

We highly encourage applicants to raise funds from their local congregations, organizations, communities, and schools. Applicants may also indicate their need for scholarship funds and capacity for paying on the application (there is a specific question to address this). WomanPreach! Inc. works with sponsors and #WomanPreachNation to secure scholarships for participants in need. These funds are limited, and no scholarship funds are guaranteed.

Who can come to the academy?

All women of the global Black Diaspora are welcome to apply. (Black, African, Afro-Latina/x, Afro-Indigenous women, etc.) When we say “all women of the Black diaspora,” we also mean our transgender, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, intersex, non-binary femme, ace, and queer sisters. “All women” means ALL WOMEN.

Participants do not have to be ordained clergy, pastors, or frequent preachers to attend the academy. Even if you have never preached before, you are welcome to apply.

When is the next Jarena Lee Preaching Academy?

The next Academy (JLPA 5.0) will be held Sunday, June 23 - Saturday, June 29, 2024. We provide pre-academy events and an extended timeline for tuition payment.

Where will the Academy be held?

The 2024 Jarena Lee Preaching Academy will be held at the Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio. The seminary is just outside of Columbus, OH.

What if I can’t be there the entire time? Can I come in late? Can I leave early?

No. WomanPreach! Inc.’s teaching model is communal and collaborative. Participants must be present from the Welcome Gathering on Sunday through the final Worship on Saturday morning to maintain this model and to get the most out of the academy experience. All participants must arrive on campus by 1:00 pm ET on Sunday (and no earlier than 11:00 am ET). No return travel should be booked prior to 1:00 pm ET on the final day of the program.

Is transportation covered?

No. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. This includes transportation to and from the local airport (John Glenn International Airport - CMH).

How can I get in touch with other questions?

Email us at jlpa@womanpreach.org or give us a call at 740-500-4172.