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Training for ministry

Sharing God's Word

Includes training in communicating God’s Word through Bible studies, sermons and other forms of ministry. 

Equip yourself to share God's Word

The 'Sharing God's Word' course is open to all church members of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The course provides an introduction to communicating God’s Word in Bible talks and sermons.

There is no requirement for previous experience to attend the course but those who have experience will also benefit. The course is run over six sessions of two hours each which could be run over six evenings or two Saturdays. Course are organised and run locally by presbyteries apart from one course run centrally in Belfast on an annual basis. Courses run by presbyteries are normally open to those outside the presbytery.

Course Content

The course will delivered through lectures and workshops. The workshops will be based on Mark and Philippians and by the end of the course participants should be able to prepare several Bible talks based on these two books, as well as understanding the principles for speaking from other similar books of the Bible.

Session Content

Session 1

What is God’s word? (The area covered by WCF chapter 1)

Looking at what the Bible is and why it is the foundation for preaching.

Session 2

What does God’s word say? (Bible overview)

Understanding the dynamics of preaching and what makes a good Bible talk/sermon.

Session 3

Understanding a text

Interpreting the Bible passage in order to prepare a message

Session 4

Considering your hearers

Structuring a biblical talk and ensuring it has one clear focus.

Session 5

Crafting a message

Learning to consider the hearers and where they are with God.

Session 6

Preparing to be a messenger

Understanding the importance of the preacher’s reliance on the work of God in his/her life.
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