Certified Lay Minister Course: Biblical Preaching
March 21 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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March 21 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $30
Join us for this Biblical Preaching Certified Lay Minister course on March 21, 9:30 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 3–5-page book review on each one. The book reviews shall use the following structure:
- Is the author qualified to write in this area? Why or why not?
- Summary of the book, main points.
- Strengths and weaknesses of the book.
- Do you think this book will be helpful in your ministry? Why or Why Not? Book Reviews are due by April 4th. 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) Haddon W. Robinson, Biblical Preaching, 4th Edition, Baker Academic, 2025, 240pp. (2) Jeren Rowell, Preaching Holiness, Pastoral Considerations, The Foundry Publishing, 2018, 141pp.
Registration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. Any specific dietary restrictions should be communicated to Daniel Fulton ahead of time by email at dfulton@midsouthgmc.org . You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome! Financial assistance is available. Questions regarding the course may be directed to Dr. Robert Fulton at rfdmin@gmail.com