A.  To help students understand the crucial importance of the spiritual life of the preacher.

B.  To develop in students an understanding of the nature and high purpose of preaching.

C.  To enhance student competence in moving through all the stages of sermon preparation and delivery.

D.  To equip students to preach solid Biblical sermons to youth in an interesting and relevant manner.

E.  To encourage students to develop the art of storytelling.

F.  To provide supervised feedback in the presentation of sermons and the telling of stories.

G.  To inspire the student to consider preaching and storytelling a lifetime of sustained and dedicated labor.