Sermon Calendar

Planning Event

Plan a Year's Worth of Sermons in Just One Hour

In just one hour, you’ll walk away with a 2026 sermon calendar and a chance to win a 3-night getaway.

Don’t miss the live experience on January 15.

Preach from Overflow, Not Overload

Most pastors are stuck in survival mode … preaching from empty, leading from stress, and calling it faith. Here’s what that feels like:

  • Week after week, the prep piles up faster than you can keep up.

  • The clock is always ticking — and Sunday never waits.

  • You’re running out of time before you even start your sermon prep.

You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded.

Finally, Sermon Planning Without the Stress

Here’s what you’ll have in your hands by the end of the event:

Sermon Calendar

A Complete 2026 Preaching Calendar

Your entire year mapped out and ready to go in just one hour.

Live Coaching From Pastors Who Get It

Follow seasoned pastors step by step as they build their own calendars alongside you.

Drag and drop series planner

Series Planner Tool (Free Access)

Use our drag-and-drop calendar builder live during the event to create your plan.

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2026 Theme: Lead from Rest

Sermon prep should not drain you. Ministry was never designed to run on empty. This year’s theme, Lead from Rest, is about creating margin so your preaching flows from peace, clarity, and overflow. In just one hour, you’ll build your 2026 calendar and step into a rhythm that restores your soul and fuels your church.

Win the Rest You Deserve

Everyone who attends live is automatically entered to win the rest your soul needs: a 3-night luxury stay in Montana, with flights included. No strings. No gimmicks. Just rest.

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Why Attend Live?

  • Build your 2026 calendar in about an hour

  • Step into margin and clarity for the year ahead

  • Secure your entry for the 3-night giveaway

Attend live for your chance to win a 3-night cabin getaway.

Meet Your Guides for the Day

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Justin Trapp

Founder of Ministry Pass

Justin Trapp is the founder of Ministry Pass, where he has led the creation of more than 2,000 sermon series used by over 50,000 pastors since 2014.

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Wade Bearden

Co-Founder of Sermonary

As co-founder of Sermonary, Wade Bearden has helped pastors simplify the preaching process, overcome the blank page, and feel more prepared each Sunday.

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Mike Hernandez

Lead Pastor – Local Church, Tomball, TX

As Lead Pastor of Local Church in Tomball, TX, Mike Hernandez has spent 24 years in full-time ministry. He brings practical insight and pastoral experience to help you plan a preaching calendar that creates space for rest and renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the event?

January 15, 2026. Streamed live + recorded.

Lead pastors, teaching pastors, youth pastors—anyone who plans sermons.

Nothing. It’s 100% free.

Nope. Everyone is welcome.

Attend live. We’ll draw a winner during the event.

Stop Rushing.

Start Resting.

Reserve your spot now and walk into 2026 with clarity, margin, and peace.

© Copyright 2026 Ministry Pass
 

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