Preaching Prophetic Literature: Isaiah
Practical Instruction - Persuasive Preaching - Small Group Practice
February 10-12, 2026 | Winnipeg, Manitoba
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.
James Seward
Pastor of Community, College Church in Wheaton
James Seward is the Pastor of Community at College Church in Wheaton. Before that, he served for 10 years as the Senior Pastor of Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Ontario, Canada. During that time he was the Chairman of the Board for the Charles Simeon Trust (Canada) and founded the Aspiring Preachers Guild. James completed his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago, where he was also part of the founding core of Holy Trinity Church and served as a pastoral intern under David Helm and Jon Dennis. He went on to complete a master’s degree in the Biblical Exegesis program at Wheaton College, where he also served on the pastoral staff of College Church under Kent Hughes.
Derek deVries
Pastor, Park City Gospel Church
Derek deVries has served as Lead Pastor of Park City Gospel Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba since 2013. Prior to moving back to Winnipeg in 2013, he served for several years as an associate pastor in a small town in Alberta. He received his undergraduate degree from Providence and is currently working to complete a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary.
Park City Gospel Church
Schedule
Schedule
8:15am-4:30pm, Tuesday, February 10
8:15am-4:30pm, Wednesday, February 11
8:15am-12:15pm, Thursday, February 12
Small Group Passages
Small Group Passages
Participants will each be assigned two of the following passages:
| Isaiah 1 | Isaiah 25 |
| Isaiah 6 | Isaiah 40:10-31 |
| Isaiah 11 | Isaiah 55 |
| Isaiah 24 | Isaiah 63:15 – 64:12 |
Cost
Cost
$179 CAD before January 5
$209 CAD after January 5
Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided each day at no cost.