Craft of Preaching Workshop

Pastors,

The task of preaching is continually before you. By 'it' you proclaim the promises of God in Christ to the church and the world. Though it is a weekly duty, pastors rarely get the opportunity to step back and consider the broader mission of preaching and receive continued encouragement in preparation for the task.

With this in mind, we invite you to join other pastors for a three-day workshop on the task and craft of preaching. Our instructor will be Dr. David Schmitt. The sessions will center around The Pilgrimage of Preaching:  Sermon Structures.

In Scripture, God’s word takes on a variety of forms.  He uses stories and letters, proverbs and parables, oracles, and the psalms to communicate his work of salvation in our midst.  When we preach, however, we can sometimes reduce this vast diversity to a small set of familiar forms.  Over time, our well-trodden paths can become familiar ruts for us and our people.

The Pilgrimage of Preaching is designed to help preachers grow and flourish into a wider range of approaches to proclaim God’s word to God’s people.  After considering the basic dynamics of the sermon, we will learn how to apply a multi-facted structure to the sermon in diverse of ways.

Rev. Dr. David Schmitt holds the Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Endowed Chair in Homiletics and Literature at Concordia Seminary. The responsibilities of this position involve teaching courses in homiletics and literature and serving as a resource to the church-at-large, through writing, speaking, and conducting workshops and symposia. Dr. Schmitt joined the faculty in 1995 and serves as Professor of Practical Theology.  He is an academic, but above all, he is a pastor.  

VENUE

Faith Lutheran Church in Summerlin, NV is our gracious host for this event. Registration fees include the workshop, several meals, and some books from 1517 Publishing. The registration does not include travel or lodging.   A map and directions from the airport to the church can be found HERE.

LODGING / TRAVEL

The best airport:  LAS (Harry Reid International Airport)   about 16 miles (25min) to the church. (UBER is the best ground)

Element Las Vegas    The Element by Marriott is the closest to the church (less than 1 mile). Please book early for rate and inventory.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Monday, July 7    

• 6:00p   Dinner @ Faith Las Vegas

Tuesday, July 8        

• 9:00a    Devotions w/Rev. Bob Hiller & Morning Sessions with Dr. Schmitt
• 11:30a  Box Lunch provided
• 1:00p    Afternoon Sessions with Dr. Schmitt
• 5:00p    Dinner on your own (we will pick a local restaurant for all who desire to eat together)

Wednesday, July 9     

• 9:00a   Devotions w/Rev. Bob Hiller & Morning Sessions with Dr. Schmitt  (close at 11:30a)