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A Model Course For Training Lay Persons Of The Chicago Area In Biblical Preaching, Leeroy M. Coleman
A Model Course For Training Lay Persons Of The Chicago Area In Biblical Preaching, Leeroy M. Coleman
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Problem
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, speak of the importance of preaching. The Christian Church of today places a high priority on preaching, but the burden is shouldered mainly by the clergy with little participation by the laity. The OT and the NT demonstrate the importance of clergy and laity sharing in the ministry of preaching, but today pastors need lay persons to preach and lay persons express their need to be trained in preaching. There is a dirth of materials and programs that will r effectively train lay persons to preach. It was task this project to …