Black Preaching Has Always Been About Survival and Revival

(WIB) – When the Rev. Dr. Kelly U. Farrow founded the Kelly U. Farrow Institute for Black Preaching and Education in 2019, she wasn’t just creating another training program. She was building a movement to sustain and evolve the legacy of Black preaching — a tradition she calls “the heartbeat of the Black church and a lifeline for our people.”

The institute serves clergy, seminarians, and lay leaders through preaching intensives, leadership labs, and wellness cohorts. Rooted in the rich history of the Black pulpit, the programs combine theological rigor with social justice engagement and personal renewal.

“Our mission is to build a new generation of prophetic preachers and educators who are spiritually grounded, academically sound, and emotionally whole,” Farrow said in an interview poste