Training Preachers in the Local Church
In this introduction to A Local Church Training Program for Potential Preachers (more of this to follow), Peter Adam explains what preaching is; why churches should be more intentional about training the next generation of preachers, and sets out some suggestions for a first training program. What is Preaching? ‘The ministry of the word to the gathered congregation in expository biblical preaching that is passionate and applied.’ It is a ministry which aims to convert unbelievers, to mature believers, to mature the church, and to train the congregation in godliness and good ministry. Its focus is God and Jesus Christ,...