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Peter Levenstrong (he/him) is Associate Rector at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. He is the creator of Living Stories Sermons, a collaborative preaching method now used by more than 130 preachers across denominations. His book "Collaborative Sermons: A Guide to Authentic, Interactive Worship through Living Stories" (Church Publishing, August 2026) is a practical guide for preachers who want to move from one-way preaching toward shared interpretation of Scripture with their congregations. He writes about the human part of ministry in an AI world on his Substack.
Peter Levenstrong (he/him) is Associate Rector at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. He is the creator of Living Stories Sermons, a collaborative preaching method now used by more than 130 preachers across denominations. His book "Collaborative Sermons: A Guide to Authentic, Interactive Worship through Living Stories" (Church Publishing, August 2026) is a practical guide for preachers who want to move from one-way preaching toward shared interpretation of Scripture with their congregations. He writes about the human part of ministry in an AI world on his Substack.

Most formation closes hard: sermons land their point, lessons end with the lesson, newsletters call to action, and podcasts wrap …
Continue Reading about The Smallest Experiment: One Wondering Question

Young people don't need theology translated into simpler terms; they need to be invited into the actual work of doing theology. …

Traditional sermons have long been the foundation of preaching, offering deep reflection and theological insight. Yet they can …
