Preaching Prophetic Literature: Amos
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
April 20-22, 2027 | Lilongwe, Malawi
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 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
Director of African Initiatives
Mervyn served as the Rector of St James Church, Kenilworth in Cape Town South Africa for 19 years until his retirement at the end of 2025. 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.
Newton Chilingulo
Pastor, Reformation Bible Church
Reformation Bible Church
New Shire, Lilongwe, Malawi
rbc.mw
+265 996 996 305
Schedule
Schedule
8:15am-4:30pm, Tuesday, April 20
8:15am-4:30pm, Wednesday, April 21
8:15am-12:15pm, Thursday, April 22
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
| Amos 1:1 – 2:3 | Amos 5:1-17 |
| Amos 2:4-16 | Amos 5:18-27 |
| Amos 4:1-5 | Amos 7:1 – 8:3 |
| Amos 4:6-13 | Amos 9:1-10 |
Cost
Cost
Cost: MK 15,000
Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided each day at no cost.
Payment channels:
Option 1: AIRTEL MONEY: (+265) 983 02 90 52
Option 2: TNM MPAMBA: (+265) 886 054 986
Registration closes 27 March 2026.