Expository Ministry Conference
‘Serving the Servants of the Word’
Tuesday 20th – Thursday 22nd June, 2023
The Expository Ministry Conference (EMC) is principally for pastors, including pastors in training. Our aim is to be nourished together in God’s word so as to sharpen our preaching, think biblically about the work of ministry, and encourage one another in our service of the Lord.
We meet for 2 morning plenary sessions each day: an exposition for expositors and a theological address.
We are delighted to welcome back Richard Pratt, who will give three talks on thinking theologically about ‘Serving our King in Days of Growing Opposition’ – something which is becoming more and more relevant for us all in this country today. Richard leads Third Millennium Ministries, which is devoted to bringing theological education to pastors worldwide (especially in the non-western world), and has been an enthusiastic supporter of our Pastors Training Course since its inception.
William Philip will give exposition for expositors, looking at preaching from the early chapters of Genesis – of fundamental importance in terms of shaping a true (i.e. Christian) view of the world in a time of rapidly growing confusion about the basic issues of life.
There will be two practical ministry sessions after an early lunch (Tue-Wed) from Dr Nick Land (consultant psychiatrist, and recent CTC student). He will speak on ‘The pastor and mental health issues’ helping equip us in an area pastors often feel inadequate to deal with.
Optional Seminar Streams
In addition, there will be options for some to join in a two Seminar Streams from 3pm.
David Jackman joins us again to lead a two day ‘Cornhill Sermon Lab’, open to all who wish to join in. This will focus on bible handling, with the aim of working through the exegetical work, context, biblical big picture and theological framework so as to get from the text through to a coherent series of expository talks. David brings huge experience to the task, and we hope this will be a rich resource for those seeking to prepare for future teaching.
Richard Pratt will also be leading a two-part session of theological reflection as part of the Cornhill Pastors Training Course. There will be a limited number of additional spaces for other pastors to join in.
The conference will conclude with lunch on Thursday, however on Thursday afternoon at 2pm we will have our Valedictory Service for Cornhill and PTC students who are graduating. The Sermon will be given by David Jackman and we welcome everyone to stay and join us, along with students and their friends and families.
Programme
| Tuesday 20 June | Wednesday 21 June | Thursday 22 June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30-10:00 | Coffee & Registration | Coffee & Registration | Coffee & Registration |
| 10:00-11:00 | Exposition for Expositors 1 Genesis William Philip | Exposition for Expositors 2 Genesis William Philip | Exposition for Expositors 3 Genesis William Philip |
| 11:00-11:30 | Coffee | Coffee | Coffee |
| 11:30-12:30 | Thinking Theologically 1 Serving our King in Days of Growing Opposition Richard Pratt | Thinking Theologically 2 Serving our King in Days of Growing Opposition Richard Pratt | Thinking Theologically 3 Serving our King in Days of Growing Opposition Richard Pratt |
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch (12:30-2:00) |
| 1:30-2:30 | Practical Ministry 1 Pastoring and Mental Health Nick Land | Practical Ministry 2 Pastoring and Mental Health Nick Land | Conference Sermon (David Jackman) & Valedictory Service (2:00-3:30) |
| 3:00-4:00… | Seminar Streams 1: *Sermon Lab with David Jackman *Theological Reflection with Richard Pratt | Seminar Streams 2: *Sermon Lab with David Jackman *Theological Reflection with Richard Pratt |
EMC will be held at the Tron Church, 25 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 1HW.
We understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with being in ministry. We believe that this conference will provide you with stretching content and much encouragement alongside like-minded christians to help you to continue in your faithful service of the Lord and His people.
The conference will also provide space to sing and pray together, as well as ample opportunity to catch-up over coffee and lunch time. We hope the conference to be a time of ongoing development, rich fellowship and deepening friendship.
