“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32)
The John Chapman Preaching Initiative has been created from the legacy of the Australian preacher, Bible teacher and evangelist John Charles Chapman (‘Chappo’). It is intended to assist the development of preachers, one of Chappo’s characteristic passions. We want to help preachers clearly proclaim Christ through the scriptures to bring about the obedience that comes through faith (Rom 16:25-27).
Chappo believed that clear and persuasive preaching of God’s word was essential to the life of the church. He taught and critiqued preaching at Moore College for many years and was instrumental, alongside Dudley Foord, in training ministers in expository preaching through the College of Preachers, first started in the 1970s.
Building on his legacy, the John Chapman Preaching Initiative continues the work of developing both students and ministers in clear and persuasive expository preaching. Currently, the initiative runs:
College of Preachers
The College of Preachers is an invitation to join a collegiate of like-minded teachers of the Word and be mentored by highly experienced preachers. A three-day training intensive for men and women is supplemented by online and one-day workshops, which continue to build relationships and connections, allowing for ongoing learning and feedback.
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Preaching Groups
Regular preaching groups for students at Moore Theological College
