The Stephen Olford Center at Union University

Distance Learning

Distance Learning Brochure (.pdf)

Broadband video streaming on the Internet has made it possible for The Stephen Olford Center at Union University to bring quality biblical training to your church, office or other local setting. This training is valuable for those seeking to improve their preaching, teaching, leadership and ministry abilities. Persons who may profit from this training include pastors, preachers, lay leaders, teachers, church elders or deacons.

What are the Benefits of Distance Learning?

  1. Flexibility of time and location to fit your schedule
  2. Affordable training at reasonable rates with no travel expenses.
  3. High quality course content that is relevant, engaging, practical, inspirational and motivational, taught by well qualified faculty
  4. Outstanding broadcast quality
  5. Class notebook included
  6. A course certificate is issued upon completion of the course
  7. Certification in the Fellowship program of the Stephen Olford Center is available. Some onsite attendance may be required.

What is Distance Learning?
(2 Methods Are Available)

  1. Training courses for groups in a class setting via live streaming on the Internet
    1. Prearranged 6-8 week classroom sessions.
    2. Held in your local area at your designated site.
  2. Video on Demand (VOD) archival training courses via the Internet
    1. Same as above, but instead of live streaming; you choose the best time for your group to convene for the video sessions via Internet. (Available 24/7 during class)
    2. DVD loans of video are available for an extra charge.

What Equipment is Required for Distance Learning?

  1. Hard-wired Internet service (not wireless or satellite)
  2. Minimum bandwidth of 750 kbsp
  3. Computer, Pentium II or better
  4. Memory of at least 256 Kb of RAM

What is the Curriculum?

Our core curriculum provides training for expository preaching and teaching and ministry skills.

Core Courses:

  • Essentials of Expository
  • Preaching and Teaching
  • Strengthening Expository
  • Preaching and Teaching

Special Emphasis Courses:

  • Evangelistic Preaching and Teaching
  • Preaching and Teaching for Spiritual Growth
  • Leadership by the Book
  • The Dynamics of the Church
  • Church Conflict and Change
  • Additional curriculum is being developed.

To Register:

If you are interested in hosting a training class in your local area or setting up a training center, please contact the Distance Learning Department at the Stephen Olford Center at Union University.

Contact Information:

Memphis phone: 901.757.7977
Toll free: 800.843.2241
Email: mabrown@uu.edu

Distance Learning Brochure (.pdf)


The Stephen Olford Center at Union University
4000 Riverdale Rd. OR P.O. Box 757800 | Memphis, TN 38175-7800
Phone: 901-757-7977 | 1-800-843-2241 | Fax: 901-757-1372
E-mail: socinfo@uu.edu