“In Awe of Your Words: The Power and Freedom of Teaching & Trusting the Text” Workshop

Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
—Psalm 119:161

If you want to study God’s Word deeply and communicate it faithfully, whether a small group leader, Sunday School teacher, or Pastor, this highly interactive workshop—with examples, whiteboard discussion, Q&A, and small group exercises—will give you the basic tools for doing so with the power and freedom of teaching the text and trusting its work.

“Who is This For?” This is not just an event for preachers and preaching. Though the methods being described are derived directly from the preaching process, they are applicable to anyone who wants to know how to study the Bible better. As noted above, it is for anyone who wants “to study God‘s Word deeply and communicate it faithfully, whether a small group leader, Sunday School teacher, or Pastor.”

“Wait, whose ‘preaching process?’” As part of our heart for developing and deploying well-prepared ministry leaders and disciplemakers, our Lead Pastor, Scott Wakefield, has been coaxed into codifying his preaching preparation process to help FCCers, churches, current and aspiring church leaders, and anyone wanting to learn how to study God’s Word deeply to discover the power and freedom of teaching and trusting the text to do the work!

Basic Details: 

• Fri–Sat, Nov 1–2, 2024 (5p–2p)
• Longview Ranch, Mosheim, TN
• $50/person (covers materials, 3 meals, snacks)
• Add’l $49/person for Fri night lodging
• 30 registrants max

Workshop Sessions/Topics:

• The Word Does the Work
• Make The Argument: Wrestle it down. Tighten it up. Embody it fully. Apply with principles. Color with life.
• Squeeze the Word in Everywhere
• Exegetical Methods: Logical Fallacies, Top 10 Principles of Hermeneutics, The Sermon Worksheet

To Bring & Not To Bring

• Everyone needs to bring a Bible, preferably an ESV Study Bible.
• Also preferable, a device on which you can access Logos Bible Software at app.logos.com.
• Pen and paper for notes provided. You do you, of course—just saying you don’t need to.
• If staying overnight, LVR provides bunk bed, mattress, and bathroom, so bring bedding, pillow, toiletries, (and, duh, clothes!)

For questions, text “workshop” to 423-552-7444.