Est. 1976
Olford Ministries International
Inc.
How Can They Hear without a Preacher?
Practical courses to help you teach and preach the Bible better.Ministry to ministers is ministry to multitudes.
– Dr. Stephen Olford
GMF’s
Stephen Olford Center
4000 Riverdale Road, Memphis, TN 38115
OMI is based in Memphis, TN, and trains pastors and church leaders throughout the city.
Pastors and church leaders from 40 different countries have come to Memphis to be trained in expository preaching and teaching.
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June: Essentials of Expository Preaching & Teaching (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
Bringing together the spiritual, personal, and practical elements of expository preaching and teaching, in our startup course on you will learn:
1. Theological essentials of what expository preaching and teaching is and does, as well as its biblical authority
2. Practical essentials of the development and delivery of expository sermons and messages
3. Spiritual formation of the preacher and teacher
4. Fundamental elements of incarnational preaching and teaching
5. The place of the Holy Spirit in preaching and teaching
Course Schedule:
- June 17: 4:30p-9:15p
- June 18: 5:30p-9:45p
- June 20: 5:30p-9:45p
- June 22: 8:00a-12:05p
- June 24: 5:30p-9:45p
- June 25: 5:30p-9:45p
- June 27: 5:30p-9:30p
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
July: Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
In this small-group atmosphere you will:
1. Submit a sermon/message outline for peer review,
2. Receive constructive feedback and critique of a message you present “live” at the workshop,
3. Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
Course Schedule:
- July 15: 4:30p-9:30p
- July 16: 5:30p-9:30p
- July 18: 5:30p-9:30p
- July 20: 8:00a-11:50a
- July 22: 5:30p-9:30p
- July 23: 5:30p-9:30p
- July 25: 5:30p-9:30p
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
September: Expository Preaching/Teaching & Spiritual Growth (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
You will learn expository preaching and teaching with the goal of helping Christians grow in the Lord and into Christ-likeness. Sessions will center on:
1. Defining spiritual maturity and immaturity,
2. The spiritual growth of the preacher/teacher,
3. The spiritual growth of a local church.
Course Schedule:
- Sept. 16: 4:30p-9:45p
- Sept. 17: 5:30p-9:45p
- Sept. 19: 5:30p-9:45p
- Sept. 21: 8:15a-12:15p
- Sept. 23: 5:30p-9:45p
- Sept. 24: 5:30p-9:45p
- Sept. 26: 5:30p-9:45p
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Oct. 7-10: Expository Preaching and Teaching Essentials (4 days)
Bringing together the spiritual, personal, and practical elements of expository preaching, in our startup course on expositional teaching you will learn:
1. Theological essentials of what expository preaching is and does, as well as its biblical authority
2. Practical essentials of the development and delivery of expository sermons
3. Spiritual formation of the preacher
4. Fundamental elements of incarnational preaching
5. The place of the Holy Spirit in preaching
This course begins at 12:00 PM Monday and concludes at 12:00 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Oct. 14-17: Strengthening Expository Preaching & Teaching (4 days)
Strengthen your expository preaching and teaching skills in 3 areas:
1. Some of the challenging elements of the sermon/message that every preacher/teacher faces,
2. Some of the interpretive traps to avoid and guidelines to follow,
3. How to study, interpret, and sermonize some of the different types of biblical literature.
This course begins at 12:00 PM Monday and concludes at 12:00 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Oct. 21-25: Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop (5 days)
In this small-group atmosphere you will:
1. Submit a sermon/message outline for peer review,
2. Receive constructive feedback and critique of a message you present “live” at the workshop,
3. Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
This course begins at 12:00 PM Monday and concludes at 12:00 PM on Friday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Pick your courses.
Most of our courses are 4-day intensive learning experiences. Read the descriptions and see which courses interest you.
Expository Preaching & Teaching Essentials
Explore spiritual, personal, and practical elements of expository preaching and teaching.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
$145
course (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
+ snacks*
Predicación Expositiva y Elementos de Enseñanza Bíblica
Reuniendo los elementos espirituales, personales y prácticos de la predicación expositiva en español.
$330
4-días enfermera + comidas*
Strengthening Expository Preaching & Teaching
Strengthen your expository preaching and teaching of different genres and challenging interpretative areas.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
Expository Preaching/Teaching & Spiritual Growth
Learn to focus on helping Christians become more Christ-like and mature in the Lord through your expository preaching and teaching.
$145
course (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
+ snacks*
Course + Meals*
Evangelistic Expository Preaching & Teaching
Ignite your evangelistic zeal as you are equipped to proclaim the Gospel faithfully.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
Biblical Leadership
Grow in your understanding of incarnational leadership in ministry and enhance your God-given gifts to lead more effectively.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
Course + Meals*
Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
$382
course (5 days) + meals*
$145
course (6 evenings, 1 Saturday morning)
+ snacks*
Planning Your Preaching & Teaching
Experienced preachers help you prayerfully plan your preaching or teaching schedule for 6-12 months.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
Preaching & Teaching School
If you complete six institutes above, attend this final workshop to receive further personal instruction and feedback on your preaching and teaching.
$330
course (4 days) + meals*
*Please note prices are reflective of typical institute prices and are subject to change.
On-site lodging is available for an additional fee.
Certificate Program
Students can earn a Certificate in Expository Preaching and Teaching upon completion of the various courses above and additional focused reading assignments, preaching/teaching and writing assignments, and various practical assessments.
Graduates will have the distinction of being “Stephen Olford Fellows,” which indicates a person’s commitment to expository preaching and teaching and a desire to promote expository preaching and teaching in the future.
All institutes are taught by:
Dr. Ted Rendall – resident minister and professor with Olford Ministries International and curator of the T.S. Rendall collection, a 30,000+ volume ministry research library, Chancellor Emeritus of Prairie Bible Institute,
Dr. David Olford – president of Olford Ministries International and resident lecturer at GMF’s Stephen Olford Center,
Dr. Stephen Olford (via DVD) – founder of Olford Ministries International and GMF’s Stephen Olford Center,
Guest lecturers – experienced preachers who are experts in their fields are sometimes invited to supplement curriculum. Guest lecturers will be noted in the course descriptions above when possible.
In addition to our courses, we have a wealth of resources to encourage you in your preaching and teaching and your relationship with God.
Olford Ministries International, Inc., serves as resident ministry partner with Global Ministries Foundation at GMF's Stephen Olford Center and in partnership with GMF's Stephen Olford Ministry Legacy Project.