Preaching is the art of provoking hearts and minds toward Jesus and his kingdom. I believe it’s an art because I’m convinced it’s similar to painting or composing music. You can take a class on painting and learn the basic mechanics of brush strokes, but that’s way different than being Monet. Good preaching takes a…
Healthy Things Grow: Making Disciples
Say what you want about certain aspects of the Church Growth movement, all Christians should agree that making disciples is top priority.
Jesus Might Fail A Homiletics Course – How About You?
I have a huge interest in homiletics, the art of preparing and delivering sermons. I’ve read dozens of books on the subject, written a lot on it, and trained a lot of preachers in the past decade, not to mention having taken a number of courses in my undergrad and graduate studies. I love to sit and geek out…
Generational Ministry: Inviting Millennials to the Spirit, Church, and Mission
Pastoral Identity Crisis: Have You Built a Moat Around Yourself?
Outreach Basics for Small Towns
Outreach basics start when our churches become outward-focused communities that aim to be outposts of the kingdom of God, bringing hope and help from Jesus.
