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It is summer, and that can mean only one thing: unbearably hot weather. OK, it actually means two things: In addition to the miserable weather, it is also the time most of us take vacations. Why we have chosen to overlap our days away with the worst weather of the year is a mystery, but … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: Vacations for Preachers”

In 81 B.C., Roman General Pompey conquered a region in Africa on behalf of the Romans. In a display of bravado and pompous power, the young Pompey celebrated what the Romans called a triumph, a victory parade to celebrate their power, pride and victorious conquest. Pompey decided to ride into Rome in grand fashion, riding … Continue reading “The Agony of Preaching”

Dr. Ervin Kinsley (E.K.) Bailey is known as one of the premiere African-American expository preachers of the 20th century. E.K. Bailey, as he was known, was born Dec. 19, 1945, in Marshall, Texas, the second son to Dr. Vivian Moses and Victoria Bailey. His father was a well-known Baptist preacher who organized the 7th Avenue … Continue reading “E.K. Bailey: Expositor of the Word”

Robert Smith is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, part of Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., where he teaches preaching. Prior to coming to Beeson, Robert taught on the faculty of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., which followed 20 years as a pastor in Cincinnati. He is a popular speaker across the … Continue reading “Preaching Doctrine: An Interview with Robert Smith”

In an article for ChurchLeaders.com, Dean Shriver talks about several lessons he learned about preaching from Haddon Robinson. Here is one of the most important: Without a definite purpose, no sermon is worth preaching. “Before I preach any sermon, I should be able to answer the question, ‘Why am I preaching it?’ In other words, … Continue reading “Preaching with Purpose”

If we are honest with ourselves we’ll admit that we want to become a better pastor, to be an organized preacher, and to develop a well-balanced diet for our congregation. But the stuff of life and ministry gets in the way. We encounter overwhelming personal and professional obstacles and sometimes we simply don’t know what … Continue reading “The Problem with Planning”

In an article for ChurchLeaders.com, Tim Peters writes that more than “1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month. This staggering number includes some of the brightest, most inspiring pastors in the country. To prevent the continued flight of our pastors, we need to understand the cause of the problem.” Among the 10 common reasons pastors … Continue reading “Why Pastors Quit”

“All the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. Ater they finished speaking, James replied, ‘Brothers, listen to me. Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. … Continue reading “Epistilo”

H.B. Charles is an outstanding young pastor and preacher. In his blog, he recently offered some solid suggestions about sermon preparation: “I am a manuscript preacher who cheats. Most weeks, I write a complete manuscript. Most weeks, I do not carry anything to the pulpit but my Bible. I believe both practices sharpen the preacher—writing … Continue reading “Write Yourself Clear”

In an interview with PreachingToday.com, James MacDonald says: “I try not to spend any time in my message preparation thinking about what people want to hear or what questions the culture is asking. I just don’t spend any time on that at all. I have believed now for 21+ years that if you try with … Continue reading “Preach with Authority”