Digging for Treasure

A one-day conference for Methodist Preachers, lay and ordained

Restoring confidence in Expository Preaching for the 21st Century
Saturday, 21st November 2009
Methodist Central Hall,
Westminster, London

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Cost:-
£15 conference fee
£20 conference fee + lunch

The day will be hosted by Mark Reasbeck, Superintendent Minister (Barnsley) and David Hull, Chaplain, Shebbear College (Devon).

The place of preaching seems to be increasingly questioned within the Church today. This one-day conference, organised by Methodist Evangelicals Together, seeks to present a vision for restoring expository preaching to a place of central importance. With their wealth of experience, our speakers will explore the ‘Why’, ‘What’ and ‘How’ of expository preaching, equipping and encouraging Methodist preachers to dig for treasure in the Scriptures as they prepare and as they preach the Word of God in the twenty-first century. We do hope you will join us for a challenging and inspiring day!

The cost of attendance is £15. A sandwich packed lunch is available for an additional £5 when ordered in advance. Please contact Hazel Harwood for details about budget Friday night accommodation and further information: Tel: 0113 2622332, Email Hazel

About the speakers

Rev. Martin Turner

Rev. Martin Turner ... is the Superintendent Minister of Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. He has been a ‘Conference elected’ member of the Methodist Conference, a member of the Methodist Strategy and Resources Committee, has served on the Methodist Council and is a former Chair of Headway (the forerunner of MET).

Rev. Paul Smith

Rev. Paul Smith ... has served as Chair of Methodist Evangelicals Together, on various Connexional Committees and is currently the Superintendent Minister of Plymouth Methodist Central Hall. Paul has often preached at Cliff College and Easter People. He has written a number of books offering help with the study of Biblical passages and deeper thinking about the Christian life.

Rupert Bentley-Taylor

Rupert Bentley-Taylor ... is President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and Senior Minister of Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath. Born in the Far East to missionary parents, Rupert worked as a teacher before being appointed as assistant to the minister at Lansdowne Baptist Church, Bournemouth. He moved to Widcombe Baptist Church as assistant minister in 1986 and became senior minister in 1990.

The Programme

9.30am Register 10.00am Welcome, Praise and Prayer 10.15am Session 1 - Martin Turner: “WHY?” - The Priority of Expository Preaching 11.15am Coffee 11.45am Session 2 - Rupert Bentley-Taylor: “WHAT?” - The Preacher’s Authority: The Bible 12.45pm Lunch 1.45pm Seminars (see below) 2.45pm Coffee 3.15pm Session 3 - Paul Smith: “HOW?” - The Principles for Expository Preaching 4.15pm Closing Praise and Prayer 4.30pm Coffee     Seminar 1 How did the Apostle Paul preach? - relevant preaching for today’s congregation Seminar 2 Preaching the Word Today - challenges for the 21st century pulpit Seminar 3 Preaching the Old Testament - restoring the Old Testament to our pulpits   Booking Form -->