Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Styberg Preaching Workshop: The Exquisite Challenge of the Every Sunday Preacher

For the seasoned and new preacher there is a unique challenge of preaching every Sunday. This workshop will explore how to best craft sermons without getting stuck in a bland routine. Finding new ways to create thoughtful and provoking sermons is a disciplined art. This workshop will invest in the every Sunday preacher to help her/him reach their potential as a weekly preacher and is led by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas

Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas served as a pastor for 38 years in The United Methodist Church and five years as an associate with the World Methodist Council. He has been instrumental in the administration of the Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership at Asbury Theological Seminary where he currently serves as the Senior Professor of Homiletics.  Kalas has served on the Asbury Theological Seminary faculty since 2000. 

Schedule of Events

April 10
4:00 p.m.                      Keynote Lecture, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful

April 11
11:15 a.m.                    Chapel Sermon, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.           Interactive Lecture, Room 205
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.           Break
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.           Interactive Lecture, Room 205

Registration and Accomodations

There is no cost for this two-day workshop but registration is required using the form below. Parking is available at $7 per day and may be purchased on the day of the event.

A select number of rooms are available at Loder Hall, on the campus of Garrett-Evangelical, for $75 a night. To inquire, contact Diana Ahn in the Housing Office at 847.866.3950.  For a list of hotels in the Northwestern University/Evanston area click here.

A 0.5 CEU credit is available for people who attend all of the sessions of this workshop. The cost for the CEU certificate is $25.00 and can be purchased at the end of the workshop.

Styberg Workshop

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