Preaching Today | Membership Guide

What is CT Pastors?

CT Pastors is Preaching Today's new digital home for pastors and preachers like you. It combines all the trusted preaching tools of Preaching Today with a wider set of resources that support the full scope of pastoral ministry. From sermon prep and illustrations to leadership development, cultural insight, and devotional refreshment, CT Pastors gives you a single, easy-to-access platform designed to support every part of your calling.

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As a current Preaching Today subscriber you get all your favorite preaching resources in a new, easier-to-use platform, plus access to many more tools and resources than before.

What does this mean for you?

1. No action needed. Your subscription continues uninterrupted.

2. No additional cost. You get even more value for the same price.

3. All your Preaching Today content - plus so much more.

What is CT Pastors?

CT Pastors is Preaching Today's new digital home for pastors and preachers like you. It combines all the trusted preaching tools of Preaching Today with a wider set of resources for the whole scope of pastoral ministry. From sermon prep and illustrations to leadership development, cultural insight, and devotional refreshment, CT Pastors gives you a single, easy-to-access platform designed to support every part of your calling.

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What does this mean for current PT Members?

Current Preaching Today members will find all their favorite preaching resources in a new, easier-to-use platform, along with access to a richer collection of tools and ministry resources designed to support their ministry—no action required.

What's Changing and What's Not

What's Changing &

What's Not

Your Preaching Today membership is simply growing into something bigger. Here’s how it compares:

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What's Changing, and What's Not

The Preaching Today membership is expanding into something even better. Here’s how it compares:

What's Included

Sermon Guides + Preaching Tools

Sermon Guides +

Preaching Tools

Access to a library full of resources designed to help prepare sermons, discover fresh approaches to Scripture, or find the perfect sermon illustration.

Access a library full of resources designed to help you to prepare sermons, discover fresh approaches to Scripture, or find the perfect sermon illustration.

Leadership Journal + Devotionals

Hope-filled stories, insightful faith content, and seasonal Advent and Lent devotionals to keep your faith active year-round.

Keep your faith inspired and active through stories of hope, insightful articles, book reviews, as well as both. annual Advent and Easter devotionals.

Field Guides + Book Reviews

Get leadership, discipleship, and preaching insight with our carefully-curated field guides.

Carefully curated field guides and book reviews with practical insights on leadership, discipleship, and preaching.

Christianity Today

70 years of CT archives, plus breaking news, thoughtful commentary, weekly podcasts, and global Christian news, all through a biblically grounded lens.

Access the 70 years of CT archives, breaking news, thoughtful commentary, weekly podcasts, global Christian news, all observed through a biblically-based lens.

FAQs

You have questions, we have answers. Get all the information you need about your membership upgrade:

FAQs

You have questions? We have answers. Get all the info you need about what this transition means for you, and your membership.

Q: Do I need to do anything to keep my subscription active?

A: Nope - nothing at all! Your subscription will continue seamlessly. You’ll automatically receive access to the new CT Pastors Premium experience. No steps, no reactivation, and no added cost.

Q: Will I still have access to all the Preaching Today resources I use now?

A: Yes! Everything you know and love about Preaching Today - sermon illustrations, full-text sermons, series ideas, exegesis tools - will still be available to you. We’re simply expanding your access with even more resources for your whole ministry life.

Q: Is this going to cost me more now or in the future?

A: Not at all. This upgrade is included in your current subscription at no additional charge. You’ll be getting significantly more resources for the same price, forever.

Q: What new features or benefits are included with CT Pastors Premium?

A: There are quite a few new pastoral resources being added, and we will constantly be innovating and adding more in the future. But here are some of our favorite new benefits for PT subscribers!

• Full access to CT Pastors hub of discipleship, ministry, and leadership tools, content & weekly newsletters

• The annual issue of Leadership Journal + 35 years of archives

• Full digital access to Christianity Today, including 6 magazine issues/year

• Seasonal devotionals for Advent and Easter

• 65+ years of searchable archives

Q: When will the new CT Pastors platform be available?

A: We’re putting the final touches on the new platform and will launch it soon. You’ll receive updates via email so you can explore the new experience as soon as it’s ready.

Q: Will I lose access to the Preaching Today website?

A: Eventually, the Preaching Today content will live fully within CT Pastors. But don’t worry - we’ll ensure a smooth transition and give you plenty of notice before anything changes. You won’t lose any access to resources during the process.

Q: Who is CT Pastors for?

A: CT Pastors is designed specifically for church leaders: senior pastors, teaching pastors, associate pastors, and ministry leaders, offering preaching resources, spiritual formation, and tools to help lead well in today’s complex world.

FAQs

Q: Who is CT Pastors for?

CT Pastors is designed specifically for church leaders, including senior pastors, teaching pastors, associate pastors, and ministry leaders, and offers preaching resources, spiritual formation, and tools to help lead well in today’s complex world.

Q: What new features or benefits are included with CT Pastors Premium?

There are many new pastoral resources being added, and we’ll continue innovating and expanding in the future. Here are some of our favorite new benefits for PT members:

• Full access to the CT Pastors hub, including ministry tools and weekly newsletters

• The annual issue of Leadership Journal, plus 35 years of archives

• Full digital access to ChristianityToday.com, including six magazine issues per year

• Seasonal devotionals for Advent and Lent

• 70 years of searchable archives

Q: When will the new CT Pastors platform be available?

Our new platform is almost ready! We’ll send updates by email so you can dive in and experience all the improvements as soon as it launches.

Q: What will happen to the Preaching Today website?

The Preaching Today website will soon be retired, but members can continue accessing PT content until it’s fully migrated to CT Pastors. We’ll ensure a smooth transition so you won’t lose access to any resources.

Q: Do I need to do anything to keep my membership active?

Nope—nothing at all! Your subscription will continue seamlessly, and you’ll automatically receive access to the new CT Pastors Premium experience. No action is required.

Q: Will I still have access to all the Preaching Today resources I use now?

Yes! Everything you know and love about Preaching Today—sermon illustrations, full-text sermons, series ideas, and exegesis tools—will still be available. We’re simply expanding your access with even more resources and tools.