Cohorts 4 & 5 - Fall 2025
Púlpito Fellows (Pulpit Fellows), a program funded by the Lilly Endowment equips ministry leaders to preach beyond church walls. Designed for a new era of faith leadership, this innovative initiative activates leaders to use technology and social media as sacred tools for spiritual formation, public witness, and community impact. We recognize the digital pulpit as fertile ground for sowing seeds of justice and hope. The program trains fellows to deliver inspirational, educational, or transformational gospel-centered, justice-rooted messages that resonate with today’s digital audiences.
The program has also birthed the Púlpito Voices podcast on YouTube.
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Púlpito Fellows program is a transformative, justice-rooted digital learning experience designed for emerging preachers, church planters, and ministry leaders who are ready to reimagine how the Gospel is proclaimed in today’s world. Rooted in liberation theology, digital innovation, and practical ministry training, this cohort-based program equips participants to speak prophetically and informed theologically on the most pressing issues of the day, online via social media.
Through weekly cohort gatherings, on-demand content, peer learning, and guided tech coaching and one-on-one mentorship, Fellows learn to develop powerful theological messages, build community, and learn how to leverage digital spaces as modern-day pulpits.
2026 Format
Each cohort comprises three on-demand videos and nine live sessions over 9 weeks on Zoom. There is a requirement to attend the closing Convening of the Voices, which is an in-person gathering where seasoned preacher voices (digital and traditional) pour into evolving preachers. Alumni from the program are invited to attend as well.
Program content is delivered in English for all cohorts. Bilingual cohorts speaking language is in English/Spanish. Fellows are required to produce a 30-minute sermon to complete the course and receive a certificate.
We have a women’s cohort each year (depending on applications), and we have a BIPOC English-only cohort offering as well.
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Subject to small changes.
Is This Program for Me?.
This program is for you if:
You feel called to preach or teach but don’t see yourself in traditional ministry molds.
You feel called to preach or teach and are in traditional ministry molds but want to branch out into the digital wild.
You want to develop your voice and utilize social media, podcasting, or other platforms to connect with people where they are.
You’ve been told your understanding of scripture is “too ________”—but deep down you know they’re necessary for the future of the Church.
You long to connect with a cohort of like-minded faith communicators who care about the gospel being shared accurately and to set the captives free.
Whether you're just starting or have years of ministry behind you, Púlpito Fellows is for those who believe that the pulpit is not confined to a platform or a building; it’s wherever God has placed you to use your voice.
Our Team
Our Team
Our Púlpito Fellows 2024-25 launch team was made up of amazing faith leaders from around the country
Rev. Dr. Liz Ríos - P2P Founder and Program Creator
Rev. Aracelis Haye - Strategic Engagement Coordinator
Our Faculty:
Rev. Lori Tapia, National Pastor of Obra Hispana for Disciples of Christ
Dr. Peter Rios - NYU Professor and Consultant
Pricelis Perreauz-Domínguez - Author, Pastor and Founder of Full Collective
Mentors and Coaches (not all pictured)
Pastor Sammy Gonzalez, Good Shepherd Church, Hispanic Congregation Pastor, Charlotte, NC & Cohort 1 Alum
Jesús Rodríguez-Cortés - Tech Entrepreneur and Consultant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Anthony Ramos - Director at Esperanza USA, & Cohort 1 Alum, Philadelphia
Rev.Daniel Andrés Rivera Rosado, Disciples of Christ Bible Institute Director & Cohort 1 Alum - Bayamón, Puerto Rico
