Preaching Guides
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
Father Matthew Francis
About the Preaching Seminar
The seasons of the Christian year offer rich opportunities for pastors and congregations to deepen their encounter with the Scriptures, and to hear with greater attentiveness the Living God who speaks through them.
What is a “Lectionary?”
It’s simply a collection of Biblical readings, organized to be proclaimed in communal Christian worship. Consider it a tool in your Scripture-engagement toolkit.
Whether you are a seasoned Lectionary preacher or have never used the lectionary as a preaching resource before, you are invited to gather with fellow ministers in this encounter with the Scriptures. Practitioners of preaching from all Christian traditions and denominations are warmly welcome, as well as seminarians and those preparing for preaching ministry.
Immerse yourself in Scripture…
Kindle your love for the poetry and passion of the Bible…
Foster a community spiritual friendship around your ministry of the Word…
Delve deeper into God’s Word…
Connect your preaching ministry to the needs of your community…
After each guided presentation, cohorts of fellow practitioners of preaching will listen attentively to the Word, together. We will take some time to speak and to indicate what some of our preaching paths might become. How does this Word from Scripture prepare us and our congregations to encounter Jesus Christ?
About the Preaching Seminar
The seasons of the Christian year offer rich opportunities for pastors and congregations to deepen their encounter with the Scriptures, and to hear with greater attentiveness the Living God who speaks through them.
What is a “Lectionary?”
It’s simply a collection of Biblical readings, organized to be proclaimed in communal Christian worship. Consider it a tool in your Scripture-engagement toolkit.
Whether you are a seasoned Lectionary preacher or have never used the lectionary as a preaching resource before, you are invited to gather with fellow ministers in this encounter with the Scriptures. Practitioners of preaching from all Christian traditions and denominations are warmly welcome, as well as seminarians and those preparing for preaching ministry.
Immerse yourself in Scripture…
Kindle your love for the poetry and passion of the Bible…
Foster a community spiritual friendship around your ministry of the Word…
Delve deeper into God’s Word…
Connect your preaching ministry to the needs of your community…
After each guided presentation, cohorts of fellow practitioners of preaching will listen attentively to the Word, together. We will take some time to speak and to indicate what some of our preaching paths might become. How does this Word from Scripture prepare us and our congregations to encounter Jesus Christ?
Preaching Guides
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
Father Matthew Francis
Programme
Day 1 | Tuesday, May 20
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Welcome | Dr. Tiffany McGraw
Preaching Seminar | Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
8:30 PM Reception (Enjoy some light refreshments and take the opportunity to get to know your “midrash” cohorts)
9:00 PM Closing Prayer
Day 2 | Wednesday, May 21
9:00 AM Doors Open | A light Continental breakfast will be on hand
9:30 AM Session 1 | Fr. Matthew Francis
10:15 AM Midrash Group Discussion
11:00 AM Session 2 | Fr. Matthew Francis
11:45 AM Midrash Group Discussion
12:30 PM LUNCH
1:30 PM Session 3 | Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
2:15 PM Midrash Group Discussion
3:00 PM Closing Presentation & Prayer
Please complete this registration form in order to reserve your spot.
(Limited seats available)
REGISTRATION is required to attend
Registration ends on May 13th.
DATE/TIME
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025; 6:30 PM ADT (Doors open)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 9:00 AM ADT (Doors open)
Corner Brook Baptist Church
11 O’Connell Dr,
Corner Brook, NL A2H 5M5
Parking is free at the Corner Brook Baptist Church.
Bio | Preaching Guides
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
CBS Ambassador
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling is the Canadian Bible Society’s Ambassador, encouraging creative, faithful engagement with the Bible in a wide range of settings across Canada. Andrew served for 23 years as Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto, a vibrant and historic urban congregation. His Doctor of Ministry from Acadia focused on preaching, and he has served as an inspiring mentor to a new generation of ministers. His book The Trinity: An Essential for Faith in Our Time is a refreshing primer for Trinitarian preaching. A renowned preacher in Canada and abroad, author, and professor of homiletics, Andrew brings humour, energy, wisdom, and a seasoned pastoral perspective to Preaching Advent.
Father Matthew Francis
Regional Director | CBS BC & Yukon
Father Matthew Francis is the Canadian Bible Society’s Regional Director for B.C. and Yukon. Matthew also serves as Parish Priest of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Chilliwack. Fr. Matthew completed graduate work in New Testament Studies at the University of Manchester and loves to encourage and support pastors to dig deeper in their personal encounter with the Word and their preaching of the Scriptures.
Contact Info
Dr. Tiffany McGraw
Regional Director | Canadian Bible Society – Atlantic
Email: tmcgraw@biblesociety.ca | Phone: (506) 378-8800