From Text to Teaching, A Guide to Preparing Bible Talks

Teaching people from the Bible is a weighty responsibility for anyone. You may be speaking from the pulpit, or at a men’s or women’s event, youth group, Christian camp or Bible study group—whatever the setting, preparation is key. If you’re looking for some clear guidance to help you in that preparation, this little book is for you. David Jackman has spent decades training preachers all over the world—young and old, experienced and inexperienced—to correctly handle “the word of truth”. In From Text to Teaching, Jackman has now distilled the essence of his training ministry into written form. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned Bible teacher looking for refreshment, this short practical guide—combined with Jackman’s lifetime of wisdom—will help equip you for your task. This is a masterclass from one of the evangelical world’s most trusted Bible teachers.

Publisher: Matthias Media
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781875245826

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David Jackman completed his theological training at Trinity College, Bristol, where he studied under J. Alec Motyer and J. I. Packer. He moved to Southampton in 1976 to work as assistant minister of Above Bar Church under Leith Samuel, becoming the Senior Minister in 1980.  After 15 years at Above Bar Church, Jackman was recruited by Dick Lucas to found the Cornhill Training Course in London in 1991. The course is a ministry of The Proclamation Trust, and is designed to train evangelical preachers in exegesis, exposition and communication skills. Between 2004 and 2009 Jackman was president of The Proclamation Trust, and is now involved in Trust conferences for preachers and in producing distance learning materials and books.