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What folk have said about the programmes...

Researching and constructing a talk is one thing in theory, but this programme allowed me to put into practice what I learned or already knew, especially as I had the opportunity to put it into practice in my own church. Carrying out book reviews enabled me to “read with a purpose”, something I have not done for some time.  I enjoyed the programme and liked the way it was laid out and structured. I would like to use something similar as I put together materials that I teach to others. I.M.

 

The course has been excellent and just what I needed. Not just in the teaching material but Keith has modelled in his own preaching, seminars, ZOOM calls etc, everything he was teaching and it has given me so much to reflect on, copy and implement. I have gained so many questions as I approach a passage including the context, details in the text (names of places for example) and people. I feel I have gained the confidence and tools to reach further into a passage and not simply be content with what appears on the surface. P.B.

 

The most significant thing I have learnt from discussions with Keith is that God trusts me to teach/preach what I think would be good.  This has been so helpful to me.  The asking of questions of the text before opening a commentary or thinking about other people’s ideas is now embedded in my thinking. Keeping God supreme in preaching is now so important to me – people are starving for the grandeur of God.  I have also learnt the importance of creating an expectancy of encountering God as people listen to His Word being preached. S.B.

 

It’s been a pleasure to do this programme. I’ve been stretched a little through the workbooks & videos (I consider them professional, well put together, deep without being too academic and put over humbly), inspired through the Masterclasses, impacted by the books I’ve read and consider the whole programme an excellent resource at a reasonable cost.  I would recommend the programme to others. T.C.

Thank you so much for your response to my sermon. It's great to have specific feedback and suggestions - which I will take on board. Learning so much. A.B.

I am thoroughly enjoying the books and streamed teaching. Could have done with this a few years ago... S.H.

Thank you so much for the time you invested in me over the last year. I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey and count it a privilege. I would highly recommend this programme to others. The Word & Spirit resources are excellent and have been a particularly enjoyable part of the programme. It's funny to think about it now, but I was more than a little nervous meeting you the first time, but then I began to look forward to our zoom calls and your written feedback, as I found both encouragement and gems of wisdom in them every time. I have learnt a lot about the investment in time that is needed to be a good steward of God's Word and being encouraged to read books that particularly look at Bible study has changed my approach to the Bible. Not only have I improved my Bible study methods but I don't read the Bible in the same way as before. I now come, ready with a pen every time, fully expecting to hear from God; I ask questions of the text that reveal so much more about both the divine and inspired authors. As a result of this programme, I now craft my sermon with the audience in mind, paying attention to ways I can paint literary pictures for my hearers that draw them into their own encounter with God. S.A.

This whole process has really encouraged me back to the Bible; thank you so much. M.G.

I’m very grateful for all your input over the last year on the mentoring programme; I especially enjoyed the 1:1 mentoring sessions on Zoom and for your helpful feedback on my sermons. So many challenging and helpful thoughts to put into action. S.G

The course, including the on-line sessions and the books, have reminded me again of the power and privilege of preaching. D.R.