What’s your best advice for young preachers? A few weeks ago, I got on Twitter and asked this question to some of the top pastors in the United States and Canada. Although they are incredibly busy, many of them graciously responded. Check out their insightful answer below, and soak up some wisdom. Best Advice for…
There is no such thing as a perfect sermon. No matter how much preaching experience you have, you can always improve.The best preachers are those who stay humble and hungry to get better. How do you evaluate your sermons? You can and should critique your own message, but I have found that the eyes of others are…
The following is a guest post by J.T. Bean, Lead Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Swanton, Ohio. J.T. is part of a unique 12-member team of pastors that oversees seven UMC churches in northwest Ohio. The team website is www.umcteam1.org. There is one action that has the potential to improve your preaching skills more…
[ Photo Credit: Mathias Erhart ccWith the new year, many people are already on their way to making, and hopefully keeping, new years resolutions. The most common resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, or get personal finances under control. Maybe you have already made some of these resolutions yourself. But have you made any…
For many years I have obsessed over studying great preaching and preachers. They are all different. All have their own unique style and approach to delivering a message. However, there are 7 characteristics that they all have in common. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px”…
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] PREACH the Bible. PREACH it again. PREACH it again after that. PREACH when people like it. PREACH when people don’t. PREACH when they listen. PREACH when they don’t. PREACH when you…
What are the best books on preaching you have read? If you want to improve your preaching, there is no better way to start by reading every good preaching book you can get your hands on. Yes, you need a lot of practice. You have to get out there and learn from both good and…
When was the last time you took a risk in your preaching? Many pastors fall into a comfortable rut. They preach the same style of message every week. They use the same kinds of illustrations. They wear the same kinds of clothes. They never take risks. They never ruffle any feathers.Nobody is ever shocked or…
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