JUNE 2:  Session 1 Reading -- Introduction, Principles, Finding Your Way Around

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR BOTH MORNING & EVENING:    Dr. Joel Gregory is a renowned preacher and master teacher of expository preaching, serving as Baylor University’s George W. Truett Endowed Chair of Preaching and Evangelism. A former pastor of prominent Texas churches, he has spent decades preaching nationwide and internationally and has been recognized among the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world. Through his teaching and ministries like Proclaimers Place, he has helped shape and equip generations of preachers.

JUNE 9:  Session 2 Reading -- Part One: The Goals of Preaching in "Gospel Centered Preaching"

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR MORNING:  Dr. Christopher F. Hartwell is a third-generation preacher/pastor and serves as founder and senior pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Pearland Texas. Pastor Hartwell is a graduate of Houston Baptist University with a double major in Christianity and Sociology. Pastor Hartwell currently holds his Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MATM) from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Hartwell earned his Doctoral degree in Biblical Preaching at Anderson University in 2023.

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR EVENING:  Dr. Keeney Dickenson is in his fourth decade of pastoral experience, now leading FBC Crocket since 2003. He has served churches in New Mexico, Missouri and Texas. He received his doctor of ministry degree in Biblical spirituality from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017. Keeney is the founder and director of Prayeridigm Publishing and the author of seven books, including "Spurgeon: The Prayer-Powered Pulpit of the Prince of Preachers"

JUNE 16:  Session 3 Reading -- Part Two: The Means of Preaching in "Gospel Centered Preaching"

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR BOTH MORNING & EVENING:  Ryan Gilbert, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Universal City.  He has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary, a Master of Theology from Midwestern Seminary, and is finishing a Doctorate at Midwestern. Ryan has served as student pastor, associate pastor, and lead pastor for churches in Texas and Missouri. Ryan blogs at www.UnhinderedTruth.com. 

JUNE 23:  Session 4 Reading -- Part Three: The Content of Preaching in "Gospel Centered Preaching"

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR MORNING:  Dr. Darrell Tomasek is the pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas. Dr. Tomasek has over 30 years of ministry experience, earning a Master's of Divinity (Southwestern) and a Doctorate (DBU) along the way. During his tenture at Northside, the Lord has used Dr. Tomasek to raise up a number of men for gospel ministry. 

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR EVENING:  Dr. Matthew Kim is the Director of the PhD in Preaching Program. He is also the Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership and Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism. Dr. Kim earned a MTh and PhD from the University of Edinburgh, a MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a BA from Carleton College. He is the author of "Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics,";   "Preaching with Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons";   "Preaching to People in Pain: How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation" and "Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity," among many others.

JUNE 30:  Session 5 Reading -- Part Four: The Priorities of Preaching in "Gospel Centered Preaching"

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR BOTH MORNING & EVENING:    Dr. Andrew Hebért is the Lead Pastor of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. He holds degrees from Criswell College (B.A., M.A.) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M., Ph.D). Andrew has served in Christian higher education, teaching at Criswell College, Midwestern Seminary, and Southwestern Seminary. He has also been a denominational leader within the Southern Baptist Convention. He has preached at the SBC Pastors’ Conference. He is also the author of "Shepherding Like Jesus: Returning to the Wild Idea that Character Matters in Ministry" and co-author of a forthcoming book, "The Path to the Pulpit: Four Ancient Questions for Faithful Preaching."

JULY 7:  Session 6 Reading -- Chapters 13-15 in Part Five: The Process of Preaching in "Gospel Centered Preaching"

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR MORNING:  Dr. Daniel L. Akin is the sixth president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been serving in the role since 2004. Dr. Akin earned a BA from Criswell College; a MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and a PhD from University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Akin is known as an advocate for international missions and expository preaching, he also has written several books, including "Pastoral Theology: Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor is and What He Does."

• SPECIAL GUEST FOR EVENING:  Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla is a Senior Professor of Christian Preaching at Southern Seminary. Before joining Southern Seminary he taught preaching at Dallas Theological Seminary for fourteen years, where he also earned a Masters of Theology. Dr. Kuruvilla graduated with a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, doing research on the hermeneutics of preaching. He is also the author many books on preaching and a contributor to many Biblical commentaries, a list of which can be found at his website.