Preaching the Word Today

Course overview

An emphasis on the basic principles of preaching and teaching the Word of God, emphasising homiletical preaching styles, message preparation, communication methods, and treatment of contemporary issues. Attention is given to those elements of craftsmanship and theological understanding basic to persuasive preaching.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Prepare an expository sermon.
• Analyse a Scripture passage, analyse the content and structure of a book of the Bible, and trace a theme through a book of the Bible.
• Describe the building blocks of therapeutic preaching.
• Utilise modern technology while preparing sermons, as well as during the delivery of the sermon.
• Select the type of sermon needed for any particular audience, prepare and deliver it, using the best methods for the occasion.

What this course includes

• Zoom Session - ( Live) View date in prospectus.
• Video time: 4 hours
• Test
• Certificate

Live sessions are only available on the dates listed in the prospectus.

Meet the facilitators

Rev. Samuel Thomas

MTh FRSA

Samuel is the pastor of the NTCG Southampton branch. He is an Ordained NTCG bishop. He has Twenty- five years preaching experience in the NTCG preaching tradition.

A PhD student at the University of Roehampton - Area of research 'Preaching'.

Samuel has published several articles on preaching- he is a visiting lecturer and he conducts seminars and workshops on preaching.

Co-facilitator: Bishop Brian Robinson