William L. Self Preaching Lectures 2025

This year we are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Union Presbyterian Seminary, to deliver the William L. Self Preaching Lectures at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology.

The event is free to local seminary students, but registration is required.

Schedule of Events

Monday, February 10, 2025

Board of Visitors Activities:

12 :00 p.m. - McAfee Board of Visitors (BoV) Luncheon, Atlanta Conference Center (ACC), Atrium

1:00 p.m. - BoV Meeting, ACC, Room 245

3:10 p.m. - BoV Group Photo, Bear Statue

Self Lecture Series:

4:00 p.m. - Check-In, Cecil B. Day Hall Lobby

4:30 p.m. - Lecture 1: The Sacredness of Chaos, Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium

5:45 p.m. - Dinner, Trustees Dining Room (Registration Required)

7:00 p.m. - Lecture 2: Claiming Your Story in the Pulpit, Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

10:00 a.m. - Coffee, Davis-Day Breezeway

11:00 a.m. - Lecture 3: The Ethics of Preaching in an Era of Political Polarization, Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium

For Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty's bio and to learn more about our events, visit here.

We will follow Mercer University protocols which you can find here.

The William L. Self Preaching Lectureship was established in order to promote the practice of faithful and effective preaching of the gospel. The lecture series is named in memory of Dr. William L. Self, Pastor Emeritus of Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, who was nationally recognized as a gifted preacher, pastor, author, lecturer, motivational speaker, and innovator in church growth.

The purpose of the lectureship is to enlighten and inspire those whose calling is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The lectures seek to instill in students and pastors a passion for better preaching by providing worthy models and by offering seasoned instruction and encouragement. Each year the lecture series features a nationally recognized preacher.

Host or Publisher McAfee School of Theology