H. Mark Abbott. This course is designed to offer the maximum possible practical experience in preaching and sermon preparation. During the quarter, each student will prepare two sermons in manuscript form and preach those sermons in the class. Each sermon will be evaluated and discussed by class members under the direction of the instructor. Effectiveness in preaching is expected of the majority of those called to pastoral positions as well as many other servants of Christ.
Enhanced effectiveness can come through practical experience and reflection on that experience.
The class will meet for a two-hour session once a week. Two sermons will be preached by members and discussed by the class and instructor. Exegetical and theological reading relating to the texts, passages or themes to be preached upon. References consulted are to be reported along with each manuscript sermon. Inasmuch as a great part of the class involves careful listening to others preach, class attendance is mandatory.