How do the Fraternals secure speakers, select topics, and pay speakers?
It will not be surprising to find that many of the speakers you ask will gladly make sacrifices to help promote the aims of the group. Most of the men you wish to have will carry a deep burden for the same issues that concern you. In order to reduce expense, sound reformed leaders will speak to your group when they are in the area at a local church or conference. You may wish to ask the participants in the fraternal to give the names of the various speakers who will be in their churches over the next year or two. Contact the speaker well in advance and ask if he can adjust his schedule to speak to the fraternal. Local men, given enough prior notice, may also make a major contribution to the group. By referring to the speakers from past annual conferences on the web site, you may find some possible leaders and topics for your meetings. It is helpful to have historical, biographical, theological, and pastoral themes along with pure exposition during the year. Sometimes outside speakers m
