Expositors' Conference (IV) (10/02/07 - 2 Comments)
This afternoon Dr. Lawson got very practical, leading the pastors here through "The Ten How To's of Expository Preaching." He went step-by-step through the process of preparing an expository sermon. Obviously he could not go into great depth as sermon preparation is something that often takes a semester or two to teach. But he went quickly from point-to-point, suggesting how a pastor can prepare this kind of sermon. He included a helpful handout that outlined...
Expositors' Conference (III) (10/02/07 - 9 Comments)
In this session MacArthur continued where he left off as time ran out in the last one. As he discusses the value of expository preaching he is, in a sense, preaching to the choir (which is not to say there is anything wrong with that!). The crowd here has assembled to hear exactly this kind of information and receives it eagerly. Being a southern crowd, the sermons or addresses are punctuated by cries of "Amen!"...
Expositors' Conference (II) (10/02/07 - 1 Comments)
I enjoyed a declious breakfast this morning with Don Elborne (of Rebuild Lakeshore fame) and some other new friends. This followed what was a great night's sleep--a blessing since I was awfully weary with fatigue last night. No one can make breakfast quite like the southerners, even if they do insist on including grits and gravy with everything. I was assured that the grits down here are the definitive grits and have to say they...
Expositors' Conference (I) (10/01/07 - 6 Comments)
I'm writing this evening from Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. I am here for The Expositors' Conference which is a ministry of Steven Lawson and this church. It is a conference targeted at preachers and one that seeks to foster their love of, dedication to, and skill at expository preaching. Dr. Lawson was kind enough to ask me to come down here to take in the conference in this, its first year. Dr....
