Abstract Training Elders in the Alexandria District of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh day Adventists to Preach Expository Sermons Belcher Cedric N Doctor of Ministry Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary Andrews University Richard Sylvester Advisor R Clifford Jones Advisor Kenley Hall Advisor Problem Elders are assigned to preach on Sabbath in the absence of the pastor in the Alexandria District of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh day