Fundamentals of Sermon Preparation

Course Title: Fundamentals of Sermon Preparation

Course Dates: Tuesday Evening @7pm CST, 8pm EST

November 12 thru December 10, 2024

Facilitators: Rev. Melva McGlen and Rev. Debra F. Bell

Course Location: Virtual

Price: $499 (payment options available)

This course is designed for anyone interested in tools to make sermon preparation more effective. From identifying different sermon types , the research process, and how to outline and structure your manuscript.

Module 1: Prayer & Preaching & Introduction To Sermon Types

This module introduces different types of sermons, topical, narrative and expository.

Module 2: Biblical Interpretation - Observation

In this module, you will explore and practice what it means to observe the scripture in preparation for preaching. In the hermeneutical process observation is step 1. 

Module 3: Biblical Interpretation - Investigation

In this module, you will explore and practice the Scripture's historical, cultural, and literary context through investigating the text.

Module 4: Biblical Interpretation - Application

In this module, you will explore and practice how to develop application from the scriptural text, moving from then to the now of the text.

Module 5: Presentation of the Sermon

This final module is a practical assignment: Students prepare a sermon, applying the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course. Each will submit a Sermon Outline and Sermon Manuscript for a 10-Minute Sermon.

About The Facilitators

Rev. Debra F. Bell, M.Div; MSME - Debra is a seminary-trained, licensed preacher who has served in ministry for over 35 years. Debra is also the owner of P3 Coaching  & Consulting where she aligns people and organizations with purpose. Debra is a University of Houston (BS in Political Science), Houston Graduate School of Theology (M,Div) and Houston Christian University (MSME) graduate. Debra believes strongly that a call to preach is a call to preparation.

Rev. Melva McGlen,  is an outstanding entrepernuer, leader, and proclaimer of the word of God. Melva has a heart for women and women in ministry in particular as she has organized and convened Women In Ministry Retreats and Women Conferences across the country. Melva is owner of Next Chapter Coaching Group where she helps people with personal growth and professional development.  She also owns a publishing company where she has served many independent authors in bringing their musings and writings into reality. Melva is graduate of Liberty University and ordained minister with more than 30 years in ministry.