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This course is intensely practical and is aimed at equipping mature church members and leaders for an effective teaching and preaching ministry.
How to Preach or Give Talks is designed for students who:
* are not very new Christians
* are people who can devote time to adequate study and preparation.
Although some would-be students are Christians and very faithful to the Lord, there is a great danger that they might become discouraged if they find they are not able, and perhaps never will be able, to do the practical work required.
Also, a certain measure of humility is essential, as the course includes (in the regular group meetings) mutual evaluation of talks and sermons.
Students who cannot accept constructive criticism and comments could find this embarrassing and/or threatening, and it might not be right to subject them to this.
It is assumed that this course will be coordinated with activities in the local church. This will enable the students, towards the end of the course, to be given opportunity to present their sermons in a normal church service situation. As they gain more experience and maturity, it is hoped that they can be integrated into the regular preaching and/or teaching ministry of the church.
This course contains 10 lessons with their respective theory and
practice sections. Ideally, (but this is flexible, according to the number of
students and their abilities) the first five lessons each take two weeks and
two group meetings to complete. The first week concentrates on theory and the
second on practical work.
The last five lessons take only two weeks to complete, so the whole course can
be done in twelve weeks.
Group membership must be limited to a small number (up to four students, preferably)
to ensure adequate personal attention from the group leader and realistic opportunities
for preaching and teaching ministry in the local churches.
>>> The Bible passage and the
aim of the sermon;
>>> Explaining and applying the
passage;
>>> The use of illustrations;
>>> The introduction and the conclusion;
>>> Preparing the sermon
>>> The personal preparation of
the preacher;
>>> Delivering the sermon;
>>> How to interpret the Bible...
A) Bible study; B) Four rules; 3) Three dangers.
All these aspects of the How to Preach course led the Rev C D Horley, Principal of All Nations Christian College, to say:
'This course is an excellent introduction to preaching. It forces the student to think clearly about what they are trying to say and whether or not they are accurately and correctly expounding scripture. Anyone who faithfully followed the principles laid down in this course would inevitably become a better preacher. I am sure that many ministers in this country could benefit a great deal from such a course!'
'The books are wonderful and full of valuable information. Although I hold both a BSc degree and an MA, both in Christian ministry,they taught me little on the art of preaching.'
Church pastor from the US
'SEAN has once again identified an area of training where help
is needed. Here we have a balanced series of lessons that cover many aspects
of homiletics in an imaginative and effective way.
'It is a tool to aid local churches to train men and women for the many opportunities that can arise for giving talks - in hospitals, schools, informal meetings, open air meetings, etc.
'I warmly commend this course as it helpfully teaches the basic principles of preaching that have to be understood, and the good practice that needs to be developed. We need people who know how to proclaim the good news clearly and effectively: this course will assist that to happen.'
The Rt Rev Pat Harris, Bishop of Southwell
'I heartily endorse the SEAN preaching course. Each time I have had cause to use it I have been stimulated to look afresh at my preaching preparation and it has helped me to evaluate more critically my sermon structures and preaching.
'There is no doubt in my mind that every preacher could learn something to their advantage, and to the advantage of their congregations, by using this course and applying its principles. It is my intention that any potential preachers in my congregation should complete this course as part of their training.
'Someone whom I have just taken through this course has described it as being 'clear and concise', and that it 'gives a checklist and strategy', and is 'a good teaching method.'
Rev P Nicholson, Vicar, Meadgate area, Chelmsford
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