Preaching Old Testament History: 1 Samuel
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
September 15-17, 2026 | Kampala, Uganda
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 men 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?
During the small groups, you will have an opportunity to get feedback on work you’ve prepared in advance.
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.
Sinen Majola
Assistant Rector, Christ Church Umhlanga
Sinen serves as an Assistant Rector at Christ Church Umhlanga. He oversees discipleship, leadership training and co-leads in the preaching ministry. Sinen was born in Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal and completed his Bachelors of Honours Degree at George Whitefield College in Cape Town. Sinen also completed the Chicago Course on preaching 2020-2022 run by the Simeon Trust. He is married to Vanessa, and together they have a son called Eli. He enjoys his rugby and admits that he has given up supporting the Sharks.
Patrick Byekwaso Maku
Senior Pastor, Lugogo Baptist Church
Patrick Byekwaso is the Senior Pastor at Lugogo Baptist Church in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Patrick holds a Bachelors of Theology from Africa International University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Biblical Studies from National Theological College and Graduate School. Patrick works part-time as the Children in Families and Church Partnerships Programme Manager for Children at Risk Action Network. His work there involves engaging with church leaders and other stakeholders to prevent family separation, prepare families to receive children, protect children by responding to loss and trauma, and support churches in becoming more child-friendly. Patrick is passionate about teaching God’s Word, leadership development, missions and working with young people.
Lugogo Baptist Church
Opposite Shell Fuel Station, Lugogo By-Pass, Kampala
Phone: + (256) 770 512109 | + (256) 703 833535
Email: lugogobaptistcenter@gmail.com
Schedule
Schedule
The 9-11 June workshop has been postponed to these dates in September due to Ebola health risks.
8:15am-4:30pm, Tuesday, September 15
8:15am-4:30pm, Wednesday, September 16
8:15am-12:15pm, Thursday, September 17
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
| 1 Samuel 1:1-20 | 1 Samuel 17 |
| 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 | 1 Samuel 20 |
| 1 Samuel 8 | 1 Samuel 22 |
| 1 Samuel 15:1-23 | 1 Samuel 28 |
Cost
Cost
120,000USH
Closing Date: TBA
Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided each day at no cost.
Queries: Denis Tuape dtuape233@gmail.com
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Option 1: LUGOGO BC Other Giving Option USSD CODE Dial *217*338#
Option 2: MTN MOMO PAY Dial *165*3# Code 315884
Option 3: MOBILE MONEY ACCOUNT 770512109