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Deepening Faith
Preaching, Worship & Leading Services
Course THIS COURSE IS AIMED AT anyone new to preaching or looking to preach in their church for the first time. It is designed to be worked through with your vicar or church leader.
Preaching brings life to the Church – but can be a daunting prospect for the beginner. The First Time Preacher course is a fully online module which assumes no prior knowledge or experience. It functions as a kind of ‘workbook’ to help you begin exploring the realities and tasks of a preaching ministry.
The course can be following in your own time, at your own pace. It is split into four sections:
- Why do we preach? Looking at theology and practice.
- What to preach? Learn to identify the ‘what’, working with the text to identify ‘one big idea’.
- How to preach? Developing skills and exploring the art of communication in shaping an effective sermon.
- Moving forward. Getting ready to preach your first sermon, gathering feedback and how to progress.
How does the course work?
The Core Team
This module is being prepared by Revd James Halstead (Principal of the School of Discipleship) and Laura Jowett (Learning Development and Support Coordinator) with particular support from Revd Richard Kellett (Director of Discipleship and Ministry) and Revd Sarah Patten (Principal for Ministerial Development and Wellbeing).
