Certified Lay Minister Course: Biblical Preaching
November 21 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
November 21 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $20
Join us for this Biblical Preaching Certified Lay Minister course on November 21, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST. In this course, the student will receive training in sermon preparation and delivery with particular focus on:
- The Spiritual Life of the Christian Preacher
- Understanding Inductive, Deductive, and Expository Sermon Structures
- Biblical Exegesis for Sermon Preparation
- The Essential Components of Building a Sermon
- Preparation and Delivery of a Funeral Sermon
- Delivery- How to Preach for a Verdict.
- Developing and Delivering a Wesleyan Sermon on Holiness
- Ethical Considerations in Preaching
Course Requirements: Attending all the lectures. Reading the texts and writing a 2-3-page reflection paper on each one. The reflection paper shall use the following structure:
- Summary of the book, main points.
- Strengths and weaknesses of the book.
- How might you use teachings from the book in your preaching.
- Book Reviews are due by December 5th. Send them to: rfdmin@gmail.com
CLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond, though not in a clergy role. The Biblical Preaching course will be considered a specialized course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.
Instructor: Rev. Robert Fulton, D.Min
Required Reading: (1) Preaching in the Spirit, by Dennis F. Kinlaw, Francis Asbury Society. (2) Preaching Holiness, Pastoral Considerations, by Jeren Rowell, The Foundry Publishing.
Registration: Cost is $20.00. You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Note: Students will be on their own for lunch. There are numerous quick service restaurants in the area of the church. Students are welcome to bring a packed lunch as there are refrigerators available on site.
Questions regarding the course may be directed to Dr. Robert Fulton at rfdmin@gmail.com