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How to Train Lay Preachers in Your Congregation with Duncan Blackwell
Nov 7, 2023
Duncan Blackwell, Senior Pastor, talks about training lay preachers in the church. They discuss personalized pens, preaching preparation, and the importance of humility in preaching. They also cover improving preaching skills, availability of recordings, and website updates.
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- Equipping lay leaders and pastors to effectively teach the Bible is essential, moving away from simply relying on quarterly material.
- The success of a training program for Bible teachers is not based on the number of attendees, but on the impact made on each individual teacher or preacher.
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Creating a Training Program for Bible Teachers
Duncan Blackwell, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Elk City, Oklahoma, shares about the successful initiative he started in his own church to train and equip Bible teachers. The program includes quarterly breakfast sessions where teachers gather to study preaching books and discuss practical teaching strategies. Duncan emphasizes the importance of equipping lay leaders and pastors to effectively teach the Bible and move away from simply reading quarterly material. While not all participants may fully engage in the training, those who do benefit greatly from the tools and resources provided.
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