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September 9 – 12, 2019

Presented by the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric, Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Method Matters:
The Inaugural Mixed Methods Preaching Conference

The Mixed Methods Preaching Conference introduces and refreshes the practice of time-tested preaching fundamentals by exposing conference attendees to different preaching methods. Through a serious and critical exploration of Womanist, Narrative, and Expository preaching methods, we foster an environment that uplifts the importance of preaching method, helps preachers love their preaching, and preach their best.

The conference features preaching and lecturing by distinguished preachers and homiletical method instruction plus preaching opportunities in a facilitated small group preaching lab.

We explore preaching methods through the awesome knowledge and distinguished preaching experience of Dr. Teresa Fry Brown, Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., and Dr. Charlie Dates, plus the teaching gifts and preaching expertise of the inaugural PhD Cohort at Christian Theological Seminary.

It is our desire to help anyone who wants to improve their preaching regardless of degree, title, size of church, or denomination. If you want to get better, this is the conference for you. Method Matters!

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When preachers love preaching and preach their best, it will lead to a preaching renaissance and revive American Christianity.

schedule

Schedules Are Subject to Change
11:00am - 4:00pm

Conference Registration throughout the Day

The Conference provides attendees exposure and interaction with homiletics preachers and teachers plus accomplished Conference Faculty. The Conference offers three sermons, lectures on preaching, and a small group preaching lab.
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Pre-Conference Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes, speaking on Social Justice and offering insight and reflections about scripture, the streets, his latest book and more.
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Opening Remarks

Welcome, Gratitude & Opening Remarks by Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas plus Preaching Lecture Overview (Defining Narrative, Womanist and Expository Preaching). We give special thanks to the Christian Theological Seminary for their unwavering support.
1:30pm - 5:00pm

Preaching Lab Three

Small Group Work Session and Q/A (Lab Break 3:30PM – 4:00PM)
10:30am - 11:00am

Break

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Preaching Evaluation

7 minute sermon demonstrations with evaluation of sermon for each participant

pricing

The Inaugural Mixed Methods Preaching Conference experience is available for a limited number of participants to maximize the learning experience. Registration will close when conference labs reach capacity.
Ticket Level Early Registration
Through July 15, 2019		 Regular Rate
Effective July 16, 2019
Individual $199 each $249
Seminarian $159 each $209
Conference for Seminary Course Credit NA $159 (Additional Requirements)
Organization with 5+ Registrations $179 each NA
Pre-Conference Luncheon $30 each $35 each
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Conference Location

Join us in Indianapolis Indiana for an engaging and first-of-its kind conference. Participants will experience the campus, hospitality, teaching and ministry environment of Light of the World Christian Church and Christian Theological Seminary. Facilities are just 5 miles from downtown Indianapolis and conveniently accessed from I-465, I-70 and I-74.

Accommodations

Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis/Carmel
9625 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
317-587-2701
https://www.druryhotels.com/
DRURY CONFERENCE DISCOUNT: ID#2381210

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown/Union Station
123 W. Louisiana St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-631-2221
www.crownplazaindydowntown.com