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The SIBI Graduate School will host its first Sermon Symposium on June 15 - 17, 2023, at the Lewisville Church of Christ in Lewisville, Texas.
The Sermon Symposium is designed to serve preachers, Bible teachers, elders, and all those who instruct others in the Word of God. The Symposium will feature keynote sermons and classes on lesson development and delivery, practical ministry concerns, and related research topics.
Our 2023 Keynote Speakers are Dr. Bruce McLarty and Dr. Ralph Gilmore. Dr. McLarty was the President of Harding University from 2013 to 2020 and now serves as the minister-in-residence at Freed-Hardeman University. Dr. Gilmore is a retired Bible professor for Freed-Hardeman University and now serves on the ministry staff for the Woodbury Church of Christ in Woodbury, Tennessee.
Join us for a time of personal growth and edification.
Recordings of the symposium will be on sale through Extensionschool.com.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:45 Registration
7:00 – 7:15 Welcome and Announcements
7:15 – 8:15 Keynote Session: Dr. Bruce McLarty “The Importance of Preaching”
Friday
8:00 – 9:00 Session I
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
Equipping and Preparing Parents for Youth Development - Tyler Meredith
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
Preach to All Learning Styles - Daniel Smith
Research Presentations (Room 3)
Combatting Mysticism with Pauline Theology - Bobby Price
9:15 – 10:15 Keynote Session: Dr. Ralph Gilmore “Relevant Preaching”
10:30 – 11:30 Session II
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
Preaching from Ephesians - Chancellor Truitt Adair
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
Piercing the Heart Through Preaching - Seth Williams
Research Presentations (Room 3)
Transformational Leadership Behaviors - Dr. James Chaisson
11:45 – 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 Keynote Session: Dr. Bruce McLarty “Preaching to a Diverse Audience”
2:45 – 3:45 Session III
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
Developing Ministry Habits for Long-Term Success - Dr. Kerry Williams
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
Scheduling Sermon Preparation - Dr, James Chaisson
Research Presentations (Room 3)
George S. Benson and “The Curse of Ham,” Harding College 1963 - Tim Bench
4:00 – 5:00 Session IV
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
Preaching God’s Gospel of Grace - President Tim Burow
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
Preaching from the Overflow - Jarrod Williams
Research Presentations (Room 3)
Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance in the Pulpit - Dr. David Wagner
5:00 – 6:45 Dinner Break
7:00 – 8:00 Keynote Session: Dr. Ralph Gilmore “Preaching Grace and Truth”
Saturday
8:00 – 9:00 Session V
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
Methods of Biblical Study: Literary, Form, and Traditional Criticism - Ray Spears
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
Back to Basics: Our Preaching Must Be Gospel Preaching - Bobby Price
Research Presentations (Room 3)
Leadership Succession for the Local Congregation - Tommy Maxwell
9:30 – 10:30 Session VI
Ministry & Sermon Development (Room 1)
How to Preach a Topical Sermon with an Expository Approach - Wille Parker, Esq.
Preaching & Sermon Delivery (Room 2)
How to Communicate a Singular Point - Matt Glawe
Research Presentations (Room 3)
Practical Evangelism Strategies for Unchurched Communities - Seth Williams
11:00 – 11:45 Keynote Session: Dr. Bruce McLarty “Quality Sermon Preparation”
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Speakers
Truitt Adair
Chancellor, Sunset International Bible Institute, Lubbock TX.
Timothy Bench, MBA, MA
Pursuing a Doctor of Biblical Studies
Chaplain, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene TX
Timothy A. Burow
President, Sunset International Bible Institute, Lubbock TX.
James P. Chaisson, MA, EdD
Pursuing a Doctor of Biblical Studies
Pulpit Minister, Park Hills Church of Christ, Park Hills MO
Professor, Bridge of Hope Ministries, Farmington MO
Ralph Gilmore, MA, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson TN.
Minister, Woodbury Church of Christ, Woodbury TN.
Matt Glawe
Instructor, Sunset International Bible Institute, Lubbock TX
Tommy Maxwell, MBS, MA
Pursuing a Doctor of Theology
Pulpit Minister, Puyallup Church of Christ, Puyallup WA
Bruce McLarty, MTh, DMin
President Emeritus, Harding University, Searcy AR.
Minister-in-Residence, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson TN.
Tyler Meredith
Pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies in Youth & Family
Youth Minister, Southside Church of Christ, Killeen TX.
Willie L. Parker, MBS, JD, LLM
Pursuing a Doctor of Biblical Studies
Minister, Montclair Church of Christ, Montclair NJ
Attorney, Law Firm of Willie L. Parker, Newark NJ
Bobby W. Price, MBS
Pursuing a Doctor of Theology
Pulpit Minister, Center Road Church of Christ, Kokomo IN
Daniel Smith, MBS
Completing a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling with Andersonville Theological Seminary
Professor, Sunset Graduate School, Lubbock TX.
Pulpit Minister, Surprise Church of Christ, Surprise AZ.
Ray Spears
Pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies in Congregational Ministry
Minister, Kings Church of Christ, Brooklyn NY
David Wagner, MBA, MSL, DBA, PhD
Pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies in Congregational Ministry
Faculty, Trident University International
Faculty & Mission Team, Vietnam Bible Institute
Jarrod S. Williams
Pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies in Congregational Ministry
Pulpit Minister, Millington Church of Christ, Millington TN
Kerry W. Williams, MS, MA, PhD.
Dean, Sunset Graduate School, Lubbock TX
Pulpit Minister, West Main Church of Christ, Tupelo MS
Seth A. Williams
Pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies in Congregational Ministry
Pulpit Minister, Roseville Church of Christ, Roseville CA
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