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
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Check back regularly as we continue to add events to our 2019 course schedule.
January 23-25: Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
In this small-group atmosphere you will:
1. Submit a sermon 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 9 AM Wednesday and concludes at 3 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.
$415
Course + Meals*
Expository Preaching & Teaching Essentials (Spanish)
Explore los elementos espirituales, personales y prácticos de la predicación expositiva en español.
$415
Course + Meals*
Strengthening Expository Preaching
Strengthen your expository preaching of different genres and challenging interpretative areas.
$415
Course + Meals*
Expository Preaching & Spiritual Growth
Learn to focus on helping Christians become more Christ-like and mature in the Lord through your expository preaching.
$415
Course + Meals*
Evangelistic Expository Preaching
Ignite your evangelistic zeal as you are equipped to proclaim the Gospel faithfully.
$415
Course + Meals*
Biblical Leadership
Grow in your understanding of incarnational leadership in ministry and enhance your God-given gifts to lead more effectively.
$415
Course + Meals*
Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
$415
Course + Meals*
Planning Your Preaching
Experienced preachers help you prayerfully plan your preaching schedule for 6-12 months.
$415
Course + Meals*
Preaching School
If you complete six institutes above, attend this final workshop to receive further personal instruction and feedback on your preaching.
$415
Course + 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 upon completion of the various courses above and additional focused reading assignments, preaching and writing assignments, and various practical assessments.Graduates will have the distintion of being “Stephen Olford Fellows,” which indicates a person’s commitment to expository preaching and a desire to promote expository preaching 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.
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.