Preaching Apocalyptic Literature: Revelation
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
March 04-06, 2026 | Louisville, Kentucky
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.
Ben Panner
Director of Workshops
Ben Panner became the Director of Workshops in 2024. Before joining the Trust, he spent 12 years serving as a pastor at College Church in Wheaton, IL (2012-2024). After earning a Bachelor’s in Business and Economics and a Master’s in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College, he continued his theological training by completing an MDiv through Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2024, he was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has been a Workshop Instructor for the Simeon Trust since 2018. As the Director of Workshops, Ben will continue to instruct, train instructors, and work with a great team to coordinate workshops around the globe.
Jeramie Rinne
Senior Pastor, Sanibel Community Church
Jeramie Rinne is the senior pastor of Sanibel Community Church in Sanibel, Florida. He received a BA in Bible and Ancient Languages from Wheaton College, and an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jeramie previously served as the Senior Pastor of South Shore Baptist Church in Hingham, Massachusetts for 20 years. He then relocated to Evangelical Community Church in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where he served as Senior Pastor for four years. He is the author of Church Elders and How Will the World End? as well as numerous articles.
Greg Gilbert
Senior Pastor, Third Avenue Baptist Church
Greg Gilbert is the Senior Pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. He earned his BA from Yale University and his MDiv. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of What Is the Gospel? and the co-author of What Is the Mission of the Church?, Preach: Theology Meets Practice, and The Gospel at Work: How Working For King Jesus Gives Meaning and Purpose to Our Jobs, Who Is Jesus?, Why Trust the Bible?, and Assured: Discover Grace, Let Go of Guilt, and Rest in Your Salvation.
Third Avenue Baptist Church
1726 South 3rd Street
Louisville, KY 40208
502-634-3673
Schedule
Schedule
9am-5:15pm, Wednesday, March 4
9am-5:15pm, Thursday, March 5
9am-1pm, Friday, March 6
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
| Revelation 1:9-20 | Revelation 12 |
| Revelation 2:1-7 | Revelation 17 |
| Revelation 5 | Revelation 19:11-21 |
| Revelation 8:6-13 | Revelation 21:9-22:5 |
Cost
Cost
$139 USD before February 9
$159 USD after February 9
Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided each day at no cost.