Est. 1976
Olford Ministries International
Inc.
How Can They Hear without a Preacher?
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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Check back regularly for addtional 2020 events.
Feb. 10-13: Essentials of Expository Preaching and Teaching
Bringing together the spiritual, personal, and practical elements of expository preaching and teaching, in our startup course 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/teacher
4. Fundamental elements of incarnational preaching and teaching
5. The place of the Holy Spirit in preaching and teaching
This course begins at 10:15 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Feb. 17-20: Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
In this small-group atmosphere you will:
1. Submit a sermon/message outline for peer review,
2. Receive constructive feedback and critique of a sermon/message you present “live” at the workshop,
3. Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
This course begins at 10:15 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Feb. 24-27: Strengthening Expository Preaching & Teaching
Strengthening your expository preaching and teaching skills in 3 areas:
1.Some of the challenging elements of the sermon that every preacher 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 9:45 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Feb. 29-Mar. 3: Essentials of Evangelistic Preaching & Teaching
Your evangelistic zeal will be ignited as you are equipped to proclaim the Gospel faithfully. Special attention is given to:
1. The content of the Gospel message,
2. The preparation of evangelistic messages,
3. The distinctives and dynamics of evangelist proclamation and invitation,
4. Guidelines for follow-up work, discipleship training and biblical church growth.
This course begins at 8:30 AM Saturday and concludes at 3:30 PM on Tuesday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Apr. 20-23: Essentials of Expository Preaching and Teaching
Bringing together the spiritual, personal, and practical elements of expository preaching and teaching, in our startup course 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/teacher
4. Fundamental elements of incarnational preaching and teaching
5. The place of the Holy Spirit in preaching and teaching
This course begins at 10:15 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
Apr. 27-30: Expository Preaching/Teaching & Spiritual Growth
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,
3. The spiritual growth of a local church.
This course begins at 9:45 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
May 4-7: Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
In this small-group atmosphere you will:
1. Submit a sermon/message outline for peer review,
2. Receive constructive feedback and critique of a sermon/message you present “live” at the workshop,
3. Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
This course begins at 10:15 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
May 11-14: Essentials of Biblical Leadership
This course, designed for church leaders, parachurch leaders, and denominational leaders, will:
1. Grow you in your biblical understanding of incarnational leadership in ministry and the Church,
2. Enhance your God-given gifts to more effectively lead, mentor, and instruct the people of God,
3. Teach you how to encourage those you lead in practical participation in the ministry of the Church.
This course begins at 10:15 AM Monday and concludes at 1:15 PM on Thursday.
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.
$325
course (4 days) + meals*
Predicación Expositiva y Elementos de Enseñanza Bíblica
Reuniendo los elementos espirituales, personales y prácticos de la predicación expositiva en español.
$325
4-días enfermera + comidas*
Strengthening Expository Preaching & Teaching
Strengthen your expository preaching and teaching of different genres and challenging interpretative areas.
$325
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.
$325
course (4 days) + meals*
Evangelistic Expository Preaching & Teaching
Ignite your evangelistic zeal as you are equipped to proclaim the Gospel faithfully.
$325
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.
$325
course (4 days) + meals*
Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
$325
course (4 days) + meals*
Planning Your Preaching & Teaching
Experienced preachers help you prayerfully plan your preaching or teaching schedule for 6-12 months.
$325
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.
$325
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.