Agenda

SUNDAY OCTOBER 26

MORNING

EVENING

  • 5:00   REGISTRATION OPEN at the YP Centre
  • 7:00   WORSHIP: Anna Carter Florence
    Sermon Title: TBD
  • 8:00   Break
  • 8:15    KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION
    Steve Bell, Anna Carter Florence, Malcolm Guite, with Katie Givens Kime (Moderator)

MONDAY OCTOBER 27

MORNING 

  • 8:00   Registration at the YP Centre
    Coffee, tea and cold continental breakfast in the Gym
    Merchant tables and displays in the Gym
  • 9:00   Worship: Kimberly Heath
    The Paul Scott Wilson Preacher
  • 9:40   Lecture: Malcolm Guite
    Topic: TBD

10:40   Break

  • 11:00   Workshop Session One
    1. Steve Bell: Psalms, Saints & Ancient Prayers: Nourishing the Faith Community
    2. Paul Scott Wilson: Gospel In Sight: Allowing Art Works to Speak in the Sermon
    3. Sarah Travis: Deeply Grieving: Preaching Traumatic Texts in Advent
    4. Anna Carter Florence: A Parable Universe: When Preachers Start Looking for Parables in Everyday Things
    5. Sheryl Spencer: Bringing Life to the Dead: Employing the Writer’s Craft in Funeral Sermons

12:15   Lunch in the Heritage Room

AFTERNOON 

  • 1:20   Lecture: Jason Byassee
    Topic: TBD
  • 2:20   Workshop Session Two
    1. Pamela McCarroll: Eyes to See and Ears to Hear: Trauma-informed Preaching toward Hope
    2. Karoline Lewis: The Strength of the Word: Preaching John’s Gospel for This Time and Place
    3. Malcolm Guite: Poetry and the Preacher
    4. Jeff Crittenden: Remembered Voices – Whispers of Grace and Shouts of Strength
    5. Mark Jefferson: Rhythms and Algorithms: Embodied Preaching in the Digital Age

3:35   Break

3:50   Open Sessions (Open to registered attendees only)

4:50  Wine and Cheese Reception at Christ Church Deer Park

6:00  Dinner in the Heritage Room

EVENING

  • 7:30  The Bell and the Bard
    Steve Bell in concert with renowned English poet Malcolm Guite. “An unforgettable evening of masterful songwriting, rich poetry and captivating storytelling.” Presented as part of the Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship – attendees of LRPF receive free admission.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

MORNING

  • 8:00 Coffee and Refreshments in the Gym
    Coffee, tea and cold continental breakfast
    Book tables and exhibits
  • 9:00  Lecture:
    Anna Carter Florence
    Topic: TBD
  • 10:00  Workshop Session Three
    1. Emily Bisset: Preaching and Poetry – With a Focus on Several Poets
    2. Susan Sparks: Cross-training for Preachers: Leveraging Lessons from Unexpected Disciplines
    3. Sarah Han: Sparking Gospel Power Within Our Preaching
    4. Leanne Friesen: The Grieving Preacher: Preaching Hope When Your Heart is Broken
    5. Scott Hoezee: Show, Don’t Tell: Detail and Vividness in Preaching

11:15   Break

  • 11:45 Worship: Malcolm Guite
    Bringing it Home  (John 1:1-14)

AFTERNOON

1:00  Lunch in the Heritage Room

  • 2:15 FINE-TUNED PREACHING
    Fine-Tuned Preaching is an optional bonus session that provides constructive and encouraging feedback in a small group setting. Each group includes two experienced mentors with extensive expertise in homiletics.Participants are expected to deliver a sermon approximately 12 to 15 minutes in length. Group size is limited to four participants to ensure personalized attention. If demand is high, additional groups may be added. Sessions conclude by 4:00 p.m.

Many attendees have identified Fine-Tuned Preaching as one of the most valuable and impactful components of the LRPF.

Group 1 Gail Ricciuti & Mark Jefferson
Group 2 Karoline Lewis & Scott Hoezee
Group 3 Susan Sparks & Michael Knowles
Group 4 Sarah Han & Paul Scott Wilson