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Koller Professor of Preaching and Communication

D. D., William Jewell College

M. A., Theology, Oxford University, Regent's Park College

M. A., Geography, Cambridge University,Jesus College

Background

Rev. Dr. Michael Quicke has extensive experience in preaching and academic life. Born in London, England, he was educated at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities before beginning twenty-one years of Baptist ministry in Britain. His key ministry was in Cambridge at the historic City Centre Church, where morning congregations grew from 70 to over 500. The vision of the church involved the development of a mission center, open seven days a week, through which 4000 people passed each week. He was also a Baptist chaplain to the University, where he interacted with both students and academics. His reputation as a Christian communicator grew as he appeared on television and radio and spoke at conferences, conventions and assemblies throughout Britain, Australia, Canada and the USA.

Prior to his appointment as the Charles W. Koller Professor of Preaching and Communication, Dr. Quicke was Principal of Spurgeon's College, London, the largest Baptist seminary in Europe. For seven years, he was responsible for the oversight of the seminary. Several important themes in his life came together while at Spurgeon's: love of students, concern for the best of Christian learning and commitment to mission. At Northern, these themes have come together again through the vision of the C. W. Koller Chair. It is my desire to help inspire a new generation of preachers who will set our churches on fire, Dr. Quicke says.

Dr. Quicke will be teaching Principles of Preaching and Practice of Preaching for Masters students and Preaching the Life of Jesus for D. Min. students. He will also be launching a new course in fall 2001 on Basic Communication Skills. His preferred style of teaching is to collaborate with students in the development of their gifts. Those who take his classes will be expected to practice what they preach and preach what they practice. As the author of many articles on preaching, he is committed to the task of equipping preachers to effectively engage our post modern culture. He is currently working on a book which focuses on preaching in the 21st century.

Dr. Quicke is married to Carol and has two grown children, Robert and Simon, who are both married and living in London. Carol has a deep commitment to the pastoral care of students and the modeling of Christian ministry.

Research, Preaching and Writing Projects:

Here are some recently published articles with links:

Applying God's Word in a Secular Culture. also published by Asbury Online Institute (Spring 2002).

Ethical Preaching published online EthicsDaily.com (4.30.02).

Last Sunday You Preached Your Last Boring Sermon. PreachingToday.com ( 6.17.02)

Technologizing of the Word. Paper given at Evangelical Homiletics Society 2001 (available at
www.evangelicalhomiletics.com )

Sermon Outlines for Advent. Worship File: resource for worship leaders. Autumn 2001

Workshop: Always Growing Preaching Today. Cassette 220 (available at www.preachingtoday.com )

Applying God’s Word in a Secular Age. Preaching magazine. Jan/February 2002

Technologizing of the Word. Preaching magazine July/August 2002

"Let anyone with ears to hear, listen", paper given at Evangelical Homiletics Society, 2002 (available at www.evangelicalhomiletics.com).

"A fearful world and the claims of Christ" Connections 4. Published online www.collegeofpreachers.org.uk

Books published:

360 Degree Leadership (Baker Books 2006)

360 Degree Preaching (Baker Books 2004)

The Bible in Pastoral Practice--a reader. A publishing project by the University of Wales and The Bible Society

Dr. Quicke's Schedule (for 2007):

TBA

In addition . . .

Dr. Quicke authored adult daily Bible reading studies and wrote a regular column in Britain's The Baptist Times. Several articles on preaching that he has written include:
"Towards and Understanding of Baptism", (1981);

"What Makes a Preacher" (1997) "The Mission of Preaching" (1999); "Preaching Outcomes" (1999).

Dr .Quicke has been in demand for speaking events around the world. He has given keynote addresses throughout Australia at ministers' regional and national conferences as well as Canada, Britain and Eastern Europe.

Lectures delivered:

• E. Y. Mullins Lectures, USA, 1995
• College of Preachers, Leeds, England, 1996
• Olwyn Abbott, Melbourne, Australia, 1996
• Lester Randall Lectures, Canada, 1997
• C.R. Batten Lectures, London, 1997
• J. C. Barry Lectures, Kentucky, 2001
• National Preaching Conference, Durham, 2001
• Hiller Lectures, Sioux Falls, 2002

Click here to hear Dr. Quicke's interview on WYLL Chicago.