Preaching Wisdom Literature: Ecclesiastes
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
July 29-31, 2025 | Durban, South Africa
What Is It?
The Workshop on Biblical Exposition is a three-day training event aimed to encourage and equip you in the skills needed to read, understand, and proclaim the Word of God.
Who Should Attend?
The Workshops on Biblical Exposition are generally for people who are responsible for regularly preaching and teaching. We also welcome those in bi-vocational ministries as well as those training for ministry.
How Should I Prepare?
The most important aspect of a Workshop is the time in Small Groups. As such, it is essential that each person arrives prepared for these sessions. You will need to be prepared to present on 2 different passages.
K. Edward Copeland
Pastor, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
K. Edward Copeland serves as pastor of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois. He earned a BA from the University of Illinois, a JD from the University of California, an MDiv from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California, as well as a DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has taught for the National Baptist Convention of America, USA Inc. as well as district associations, conventions, and conferences throughout the nation and across denominational lines. He is author of Riding in the Second Chariot: A Guide for Associate Ministers, and a contributing author to Entrusted with the Gospel by Crossway. He also serves as a Council Member of the Gospel Coalition.
Mervyn Eloff
Rector, St James Church, Kenilworth
Mervyn is the Rector of St James Church, Kenilworth in Cape Town South Africa. After completing undergraduate degrees in Science and Theology, he earned a DTh in New Testament Studies from the University of Stellenbosch. Before joining the staff at St James, Mervyn served in churches in London, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town and as a lecturer and vice Principal at George Whitefield College in Cape Town. He has contributed to Built on the Rock: Studies in Matthew’s Gospel (Eerdmans), The Proclamation Bible, and has authored Teaching 1,2, 3 John and Teaching James (PT Resources – Christian Focus). His doctoral thesis is titled From the Exile to the Christ: Exile, Restoration and the Theology of Matthew’s Gospel. In his role as Director of African Initiatives, he helps with the design and implementation of the workshop portfolio in Africa, focusing particularly on the training of instructors for international Workshops.
Nigel Richardson
Rector, Christ Church Umhlanga
Nigel Richardson serves as Rector at Christ Church Umhlanga, where he is responsible for leading the staff team, preaching, leadership development and pastoral work. Nigel grew up in England and moved to South Africa in 2003 after which he studied at George Whitefield Theological College.
Christ Church Umhlanga
57 Hambridge Ave
Somerset Park, Durban, 4319
South Africa
ccu.org.za
+27 31 572 6542
Schedule
Schedule
8:15am-4:30pm, Tuesday, July 29
8:15am-4:30pm, Wednesday, July 30
8:15am-12:15pm, Thursday, July 31
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
Cost
Cost
R350
Early Bird Discount: R50 off if paid by 25 June.
For more information contact the host: admin@ccu.org.za
Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided each day at no cost.