by Alton Gansky
While a good friend of mine was in seminary, one of his professors said to his class, "If you want to expand your ministry, then write." My friend went on to write 25 books.
Most people in public ministry are communicators, teaching, preaching. Many hours of preperation go into a sermon series or a Bible study series, but once the sermon's been delivered, once the study has been taught, then all that work goes in a file drawer.
We at BRMCWC want to help ministers get extra milage out the message. Some of the most meaningful, life-changing books have come from pastors who went the extra step of preparing their work for publication.
At BR2012, we will be offering "Expand Your Ministry Through Writing," a continuing class. The four sessions cover:
1. How writing can expand your influence. Articles and books that multiply a ministers impact
2. How to turn sermons and Bible studies into articles. Some sermons contain material that would make a great article for print or the Internet.
3. How to turn sermons and Bible studies into books. A book is very different from a sermon. While the material, the research, the intent might be the same, converting it for the printed page requires special attention.
4. Mastering the craft. What every minister needs to know about the craft of writing.
Are you a minister with message that needs a wider audience? If so, then join us at BRMCWC this May.
To make reservations for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer's Conference, call 1.800.588.7222.
To register online click here.
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