Learning the Craft of Faithful Preaching and Teaching
A practical workshop for pastors and lay leaders
Handle Scripture with clarity, confidence, and care in the local church.
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
📍 Otterbein Global Methodist Church – Pittsfield
The FAMILY OF CHURCHES
Introduction Workshop
After many fruitful conversations with pastors and ministry leaders, this hands-on preaching and teaching workshop was created to equip those who want to faithfully handle God’s Word
Whether you preach regularly or teach occasionally, this training is designed to help you:
Understand Scripture more clearly
Communicate the Bible more faithfully
Teach and preach with greater confidence
This is not a lecture-only event. Come prepared to work, practice, discuss, and grow together.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for:
Pastors and ministry leaders
Lay preachers
Sunday School teachers
Small group facilitators
Anyone who wants to handle Scripture faithfully
👉 Beginners and seasoned leaders are both encouraged to attend.
All voices at the table will contribute to a richer learning experience.
Bring your beginners. Bring your veterans. Everyone benefits.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the day, we’ll focus on the foundations and practice of faithful preaching and teaching, including:
What Expository Preaching Is (and Isn’t)
How to Find the Big Idea of a Biblical Text
Moving from Text → Christ → Today
Delivery, Voice, and Faithfulness
Guided practice, discussion, and feedback
This training emphasizes faithfulness to Scripture, clarity of communication, and practical application for the local church.
We are grateful for the opportunity to gather faithful men and women from Warren and Erie counties to sharpen one another in the ministry of God’s Word.
We are grateful for the opportunity to gather faithful men and women from Warren and Erie counties to sharpen one another in the ministry of God’s Word.
Come ready to work—and grow.
We are grateful for the opportunity to gather faithful men and women from Warren and Erie counties to sharpen one another in the ministry of God’s Word.
Teaching sessions and guided instruction
Group discussion and practice
Feedback and encouragement
Lunch provided
Short breaks included
Teaching sessions and guided instruction
Group discussion and practice
Feedback and encouragement
Lunch provided
Short breaks included
Logistics Information
LOCATION
📍 Otterbein Global Methodist Church (Pittsfield)
TIME
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FOOD
Lunch included
What others are saying...
Katie D.
Director of Advancement
Ocean View Christian Academy
At Ocean View Christian Academy we have had the privilege of partnering with Multiply for over 6 years. The Pastors on staff engage with our students in community outreach, Bible studies, leadership classes and mentoring programs for students ranging in ages from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. The wisdom filled care our students receive from the members of the Multiply organization will serve them long after they depart from their educational years and into their futures! We are so grateful for this ministry. Thank you!
Dylan L.
Pastor
Rosemont Christian Church
Multiply has been our local, relational, go-to source for encouragement, prayer, and practical ministry advice. As a Pastor/Church Planter who has recently merged a Church Plant with a much older congregation, they helped provide interim admin resources and relationships to allow us to focus on the shepherding the flock. Multiply has helped us stay focused on the mission Jesus has given us while not getting pulled into the weeds. If you want to keep your congregation on mission, check out all that multiply has to offer!
Bonnie L.
Africa Church Growth Regional Partner
Multiply has become family. Their impact on my life, my ministry, and my community has been profound... Because of their investment in me, I’m now able to care for, support, and encourage others. Multiply has helped me build a stronger, more vibrant community here in Rwanda. I am eternally grateful for their partnership.
What others are saying.
Katie D.
Director of Advancement
Ocean View Christian Academy
At Ocean View Christian Academy we have had the privilege of partnering with Multiply for over 6 years. The Pastors on staff engage with our students in community outreach, Bible studies, leadership classes and mentoring programs for students ranging in ages from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. The wisdom filled care our students receive from the members of the Multiply organization will serve them long after they depart from their educational years and into their futures! We are so grateful for this ministry!
Dylan L.
Pastor
Rosemont Christian Church
Multiply has been our local, relational, go-to source for encouragement, prayer, and practical ministry advice. As a Pastor/Church Planter who has recently merged a Church Plant with a much older congregation, they helped provide interim admin resources and relationships to allow us to focus on the shepherding the flock. Multiply has helped us stay focused on the mission Jesus has given us while not getting pulled into the weeds. If you want to keep your congregation on mission, check out all that multiply
has to offer!
Bonnie L.
Africa Church Growth
Regional Partner
Multiply has become family. Their impact on my life, my ministry, and my community has been profound... Because of their investment in me, I’m now able to care for, support, and encourage others. Multiply has helped me build a stronger, more vibrant community here in Rwanda.
I am eternally grateful for
their partnership.
Registration Information
An Evite RSVP form will be sent out the week of January 5th to collect registrations and ensure accurate counts for meals and materials.
