The Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) is a two-year collegiate institution devoted to the training of gospel preachers within the Church of Christ branch of Christian theology.

It is overseen by the elders of the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Germantown, a suburb of Memphis, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Roy J. Hearn, an experienced educator and Bible teacher at two Christian colleges, saw the need for such a school to train preachers for the churches of Christ.

It was felt that a two-year, intensive program of study would be the most effective way to equip a man to become a Christian preacher.

On the last Sunday in March, 1967, the first Memphis School of Preaching Lectureship took place and continued through Thursday of that week.

In 1972, a two-story building to the rear of the church auditorium was erected, which included classrooms, equipment, offices, and a library.

Through these contacts with Amridge and other Christian colleges and universities, many of the brethren within the church of Christ had developed a high regard for the caliber of the instruction MSOP had given them.

It was also announced that Cates would continue to teach at the school but would, in passing on his position, have more time to travel and write.

In the past, topical studies have been considered, such as "Sin and Salvation," "The Apostle Paul," "Lessons in Lyrics," and "What is Man?"

Guy N. Woods, Wendell Winkler, Alan Highers, Franklin Camp, Rex A. Turner, Sr., Thomas B. Warren, Garland Elkins, and Robert R. Taylor, Jr., among others known throughout the churches of Christ, have preached at the MSOP Lectureship.

Soon the need for a separate library was seen due to the numerous volumes and other materials and memorabilia accumulated for use by the school and its students.

Also on the second floor are work stations and computers that can be used as an electronic card catalog, or for the students to conduct research for papers and assignments.

The desire to build Student Housing on the MSOP campus began when the school moved to its current location on Forest Hill-Irene Road.