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

Abstract

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-