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John Maxwell is one of the best-known leadership experts in the world, and his books have sold over 13 million copies. In the third segment of his interview with Preaching, Maxwell talks his experiences in the corporate world. Preaching: You do a lot of work in the corporate area, as well as in the Christian … Continue reading “Connecting with John Maxwell: Relationships and Respect”

This is the final segment of leadership expert John Maxwell’s conversation with Preaching.  Preaching: You’ve been at this for a long time—you have been preaching since you were a young man and you continue to preach. What are some things you’ve learned about preaching, things you know now that you wish you’d known when you … Continue reading “Connecting with John Maxwell: Preaching Experience and Encouragement”

In his excellent blog, preaching prof John Koessler recently shared this: “Christ’s words serve as fair warning to all who preach that divine authority does not guarantee a smooth path. We would like to think that God given authority also gives us leverage with our hearers. ‘Listen to us,’ we want to say. ‘We speak … Continue reading “Facing Criticism”

“There is no one activity that a pastor does that can have a greater influence on the vitality of the congregation than preaching,” Adam Hamilton wrote in his book Leading Beyond the Walls: Developing Congregations with a Heart for the Unchurched. Hamilton is profiled in the July-August 2003 issue of Good News magazine. “If a … Continue reading “Preaching Is the Most Influential Thing a Pastor Does”

The Israel Ministry of Tourism and tourism authorities from the Palestinian Authority unveiled a new initiative last week that allows Israeli tour guides and travel operators to return to Bethlehem. Requests from tour guides, tourists, travel agencies, and tour operators suggesting that Israeli guides be able to accompany travelers to religious sites during their visit … Continue reading “New Initiative Returns Israeli Tour Guides to Palestinian Bethlehem”

David Platt has recently become one of the best-known young preachers among evangelicals. Platt is senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Ala., and is former dean of the chapel at New Orleans Baptist Seminary, where he also taught preaching and apologetics. Preaching magazine Executive Editor Michael Duduit recently visited with David … Continue reading “Preaching for Radical Discipleship: An Interview with David Platt”

Michael Duduit continues his conversation with David Platt, senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. Preaching: You’ve really been influenced by some of your travel and interactions with Christians in the developing world. How has that shaped some of your own views? Platt: There’s no question that time with brothers and … Continue reading “A Conversation with David Platt: On the Global Nature of God”

In an interview in the May 8, 2010, issue of World, Tim Keller (Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City) explains how his pastoral service in a small Virginia town helped shape his preaching: “In a small town your pastoring sets up your preaching. In a big town your preaching sets up your pastoring. … Continue reading “Pastoring and Preaching”

Religion News Service reports that a new Gallup Poll found that Americans’ self-reported church attendance has increased slightly since 2008. When asked, “How often do you attend church, synagogue or mosque?” 43.1 percent of Americans in 2010 said they attended church “at least once a week” or “almost every week.” That’s up from 42.8 percent … Continue reading “Church Attendance Inches Up, Gallup Says”

“On the Radical Experiment” is the third part of Michael Duduit’s conversation with David Platt, one of the best-known young preachers among evangelicals. Preaching: In the book, you urge the readers to take what you call the radical experiment. Tell me about the radical experiment. Platt: Basically the radical experiment is something we did at … Continue reading “A Conversation with David Platt: On the Radical Experiment”