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.
April 30-May 3: Expository Preaching and Teaching Essentials (4-day course)
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 8:30 AM Tuesday and concludes at 2 PM on Friday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
May 6-9: Strengthening Expository Preaching
Strengthen your expository preaching 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 8:30 AM Monday and concludes at 2 PM on Thursday.
Register online or by phone 901.453.6422 or email bpeppenhorst@gmfonline.org.
June: Essentials of Expository Preaching & Teaching (7-evening course)
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
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 Workshop (7-evening course)
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.
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 & Spiritual Growth (7-evening course)
You will learn expository preaching 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.
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-day course)
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 (4-day course)
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 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 Workshop (5-day course)
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 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.
$310
4-day course + meals*
$145
7-evening course + 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
Strengthen your expository preaching of different genres and challenging interpretative areas.
$310
4-day 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.
$145
7-evening course + snacks*
Course + Meals*
Evangelistic Expository Preaching
Ignite your evangelistic zeal as you are equipped to proclaim the Gospel faithfully.
$330
4-day course + meals*
Biblical Leadership
Grow in your understanding of incarnational leadership in ministry and enhance your God-given gifts to lead more effectively.
$330
4-day course + meals*
Course + Meals*
Practical Preaching & Teaching Workshop
Improve your teaching and preaching skills through personal coaching from experienced preachers.
$382
5-day course + meals*
$145
7-evening course + snacks*
Planning Your Preaching
Experienced preachers help you prayerfully plan your preaching schedule for 6-12 months.
$330
4-day course + meals*
Preaching School
If you complete six institutes above, attend this final workshop to receive further personal instruction and feedback on your preaching.
$330
4-day 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.