Developing A Strategic Plan For An Expository Preaching Network In Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AN EXPOSITORY PREACHING NETWORK IN CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA Norman Bruce Derkson, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. T. J. Betts This project developed a strategic plan for a reproducible expository preaching network. This preaching network seeks to advance the practice of expository preaching in local evangelical churches in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The long-term outcome of this project is to influence and increase this practice toward a growing network for every city in Canada and beyond. The training process involved assessing and equipping participating pastors in the faithful practice of expository preaching. Critical to the completion of this project was a strategic plan to both initiate and increase participation in the expository preaching network. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Calgary, along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodologies, definitions, and delimitations of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological basis for preaching God’s Word and partnering in this work. Chapter 3 offers an analysis of contemporary church-based pastor training models, which leads to significant insight regarding both methodology and training materials. Chapter 4 details the curriculum and implementation process. Chapter 5 concludes with an evaluation of the project, and suggestions for improvement and further development. VITA Norman Bruce Derkson EDUCATIONAL B.R.E., Peace River Bible Institute, 1987 M.A.B.C., Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 1994 M.Div. (equiv.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 ACADEMIC Dean of Men, Peace River Bible Institute, 1988 Dean of Men, Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 1993-1994 MINISTERIAL Youth Pastor, Broadview Evangelical Free Church, British Columbia, 1989-1992 Youth Pastor, Foothills Alliance Church, Alberta, 1994-2000 Senior Pastor, Banff Park Church, Banff, Alberta, 2001-2013 Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta, 2017

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Developing A Strategic Plan For An Expository Preaching Network In Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ABSTRACT DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AN EXPOSITORY PREACHING NETWORK IN CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA Norman Bruce Derkson, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. T. J. Betts This project developed a strategic plan for a reproducible expository preaching network. This preaching network seeks to advance the practice of expository preaching in local evangelical churches in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The long-term outcome of this project is to influence and increase this practice toward a growing network for every city in Canada and beyond. The training process involved assessing and equipping participating pastors in the faithful practice of expository preaching. Critical to the completion of this project was a strategic plan to both initiate and increase participation in the expository preaching network. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Calgary, along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodologies, definitions, and delimitations of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological basis for preaching God’s Word and partnering in this work. Chapter 3 offers an analysis of contemporary church-based pastor training models, which leads to significant insight regarding both methodology and training materials. Chapter 4 details the curriculum and implementation process. Chapter 5 concludes with an evaluation of the project, and suggestions for improvement and further development. VITA Norman Bruce Derkson EDUCATIONAL B.R.E., Peace River Bible Institute, 1987 M.A.B.C., Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 1994 M.Div. (equiv.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 ACADEMIC Dean of Men, Peace River Bible Institute, 1988 Dean of Men, Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 1993-1994 MINISTERIAL Youth Pastor, Broadview Evangelical Free Church, British Columbia, 1989-1992 Youth Pastor, Foothills Alliance Church, Alberta, 1994-2000 Senior Pastor, Banff Park Church, Banff, Alberta, 2001-2013 Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta, 2017

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