The Zondervan 2026 Pastor’s Annual - Print

The Zondervan 2026 Pastor’s Annual
An Idea and Resource Book

T. T. Crabtree

A comprehensive, year‑long preaching and service planning tool that saves pastors hours of prep time with fully outlined sermons, devotionals, and ministry resources.

This book will help you:

• Deliver consistent, biblically grounded Sunday morning and evening services
• Plan mid‑week studies and devotionals with ease
• Prepare ceremonies for weddings, funerals, children’s & youth programs
• Integrate fresh illustrations and hymn selections seamlessly
• Observe special occasions on church and civic calendars
• Enrich communion and offertory elements with meaningful meditations and prayers
• Save significant prep time so you can focus more on congregation care

Features

• Fully outlined sermon programs for every Sunday of the year
• Indexed Scripture texts and sermon topics
• Mid‑week Bible studies/devotionals
• Ready‑to‑use illustrations and hymn cues
• Scripts for weddings, funerals, and special‑day services
• Prayers and liturgical guides (Offertory, Lord’s Supper)
• Pastoral helps and youth/children’s messages

Soft cover, 400 pp
2.54 cm H × 22.86 cm L × 15.24 cm W (0.49 kg)
ISBN 9780310156093
Zondervan (2025)

[Allow 4-6 weeks]

Description

Are you tired of scrambling each week to assemble sermons and service outlines? Imagine having a trusted, comprehensive plan that covers every Sunday, every service, and most ministry moments – all in one place.

This annual resource is built specifically for pastors who want to save time and enrich their preaching ministry with thoughtful, ready‑to‑use content.

Inside, you’ll find detailed outlines for morning and evening sermons for all 52 Sundays, indexed by Scripture and theme to facilitate tailoring and teaching preparation.

Complemented by mid‑week devotionals and Bible studies, the Annual offers the flexibility to engage congregants beyond Sunday worship. Special‑day services (weddings, funerals, youth events, communion meditations, and civic celebrations) are fully drafted, ensuring you’re equipped wherever pastoral needs arise.

Illustrations are fresh and relevant, designed to help your message resonate, while suggested hymns connect worship with the sermon’s theme.

The inclusion of offertory prayers and pastoral ministry aids, along with messages tailored for children and young people, make this a truly holistic ministry tool.

Whether you use the material as-is or customize it for your voice and congregation, this Annual elevates your ability to serve faithfully and effectively. 

About the Author

T. T. Crabtree served for many years as pastor of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. With extensive background in preaching and homiletics, he’s taught at Southern Baptist seminaries. He’s authored a series of successful preaching annuals, including the 2026 edition, helping pastors worldwide streamline sermon prep and enrich their faith communities.

Contents

Part 1: Sunday Morning Sermons (52 outlines, Scripture indexed)

Part 2: Sunday Evening Sermons

Part 3: Mid‑Week Devotionals & Bible Studies

Part 4: Worship Assets – Illustrations, Hymn Suggestions

Part 5: Liturgical Helps – Communion Meditations, Offertory Prayers

Part 6: Special Ceremonies – Weddings, Funerals, Youth Events

Part 7: Children’s & Young People’s Messages

Part 8: Calendar Services – Church & Civic Observances

Part 9: Pastoral Ministry Tools