“Metro Atlanta Seminary announces the Christ-centered Preaching Institute and Christ-centered Preaching Concentration.”
The Christ-centered Preaching Institute exists to train the next generation of preachers to prepare and deliver expository messages that disclose the grace of Christ in all of Scripture to enable Christian faithfulness in all of life. Led by Dr. Bryan Chapell, the institute is an exciting new initiative of Metro Atlanta Seminary.
The Christ-centered Preaching Concentration, designed for those called to pulpit ministry, prepares preachers to herald Christ from all of Scripture with clarity, conviction, and pastoral heart.
The Christ-centered Preaching concentration at Metro Atlanta Seminary is designed to form preachers who communicate Scripture faithfully by illuminating the life-transforming gospel of Jesus Christ in every sermon. Grounded in biblical theology and redemptive proclamation, this concentration equips students to preach with clarity, depth, and the power of the gospel at the heart of every message. It builds on the foundation of the core MDiv curriculum and embodies the Seminary’s commitment to train pastors and church leaders who proclaim Christ boldly and pastorally.
Four classroom experiences (five total academic credit hours) are offered in the concentration:
- Preparation and Delivery of Gospel Messages,
- Christ-centered Preaching Practicum,
- Advanced Practicum for Evangelism and Cultural Outreach,
- Christ-centered Worship.
The two practicum courses are designed to provide supervised, church-facing formation within an ordained ministry context and are therefore ordinarily pursued by students preparing for licensure and ordination in the PCA or in like-minded denominations. As part of the Christ-centered Preaching Institute, students oriented toward such denominational pathways also participate in annual preaching seminars that foster community, sharpen their craft, and provide extended opportunities for feedback and theological dialogue. Each part of the concentration aims to cultivate not just competence, but gospel-shaped character and pastoral wisdom.
We are honored to have Dr. Bryan Chapell leading and facilitating this concentration. Dr. Chapell is one of the most respected voices in the evangelical world on homiletics and gospel proclamation. Dr. Chapell’s seminal work, Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, has shaped how a generation of preachers read, interpret, and proclaim God’s Word across cultures and contexts. He served for decades as President and Chancellor of Covenant Theological Seminary, has pastored historic congregations, and is currently President of Unlimited Grace Media, offering preaching training in 80-plus nations. His passion for preaching empowered by the grace of Christ and the glory of God will anchor this concentration that emphasizes both rigorous theology and a pastoral heart.
If you are interested in learning more about how the MAS MDiv could benefit your life and ministry, we are glad to help you navigate questions. You may contact the President of the Seminary, Dr. Randy Schlichting, at randys@metroatlantaseminary.org.
Applying is simple. To start you can complete and submit your application online.
