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Preaching ContestThe Baptist History and Heritage Society, in cooperation with the H. Franklin Paschall Chair of Biblical Studies and Preaching at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, announces a Baptist Heritage Preaching Contest. Purpose: The purpose of the contest is to encourage the preaching of sermons that emphasize Baptist heritage and principles. Eligibility:
1. Anyone who is
currently preaching in some capacity is 2. Baptist History and Heritage Society staff and officers, H. Franklin Paschall Chair of Biblical Studies, and Moench Leadership Center personnel at Belmont University are not eligible to participate. Dates: 1. Manuscripts must be turned in by February 15. 2. Winners will be announced by April 1. The first-place winner will be invited to attend the Baptist History and Heritage Society’s annual meeting to deliver the sermon. Awards: 1. The
following awards will be given for the top three a. $400 first prize b. $300 second prize c. $200 third prize
2. Travel expense (up to $1,000) will be provided for the first-prize winner to receive the award. 3. The award-winning sermon(s) will be posted on Belmont’s and the Baptist History and Heritage Society’s Web sites. 4. All three winners will receive a plaque. 5. The first-place winner will receive a 1-year membership in the Baptist History and Heritage Society. 6. The first-place winner will receive a complimentary registration to the Baptist History and Heritage Society annual meeting. Guidelines: 1. The length of the sermon should be 2,500 words or less. 2. The sermon must focus on some aspect(s) of Baptist heritage and principles. 3. All quotations must be documented. 4. Participants must submit a CD containing the sermon or e-mail the sermon to pamdurso@baptisthistory.org by February 15 to be eligible for the awards. The pages of the sermon must not contain any name of identifying features so the sermons can be judged blind.
5. The sermon must be submitted in English. 6. Sermons must be the original work of the submitter and must not have been published previously. 7. The sermons become the property of the Baptist History and Heritage Society and Belmont University. 8. All Baptists are eligible to participate. Judging: Sermons will be judged on the basis of the following: 1. Biblical accuracy 2. Attention to traditional historical/heritage issues 3. Originality 4. Timeliness of topic 5. Quality of sermon construction 6. Ability to motivate/inform about heritage issues Presentation of Awards:Awards will be presented at the annual meeting of the Baptist History and Heritage Society. Submissions: 1. Include a brief cover letter giving any significant background about the sermon.
2. Include a brief biographical sketch. 3. Include mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. 4. All entries should be mailed to: Pam DursoBaptist History and Heritage Society 3001 Mercer
University Drive
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