What is the Engle Institute?

The Engle Institute is a weeklong continuing education event designed to nurture and strengthen the craft of those who preach in city or suburb, small town, rural community, or other specialized ministries.

Engle Fellows and faculty participate together in the hospitality of the seminar room, the dinner table, and in worship. Through hands-on workshops, seminars, tutorials, and conversations, Engle fellows are supported and challenged to seek excellence in their preaching vocations. The Institute is made possible by the dream and generosity of Joe R. Engle, who was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New York City.

How can you become an Engle Fellow?

Click here for the Engle Institute of Preaching 2025 application.

What is the Cost and How do you Apply?

Because of the generosity of Joe R. Engle, the fee for the Engle Institute is subsidized by Princeton Theological Seminary, inclusive of the week’s programming, lodging, and meals. The Seminary seeks to support preachers who desire to hone their craft. First time attendees are prioritized for additional financial assistance.

• First-time participants in the Engle Institute of Preaching, if accepted, pay $175. This includes program, meals, and lodging for the week.

• Repeat participants in the Engle Institute of Preaching, if accepted, pay $375. This includes program, meals, and lodging for the week.

Travel reimbursement of up to $300 is also provided for travel to Princeton Seminary for those serving congregations in need of assistance with this expense. Please reach out to coned@ptsem.edu with questions about applying for a travel reimbursement.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the Institute is full. 

The Engle Institute is for you if…

You can attend the entire week of the Engle Institute.
You have regular (weekly) preaching responsibilities.
You wish to nurture or strengthen your preaching vocation.