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In a recent blog post, James Emory White says, “Many people who want to preach, can't. Many who are, shouldn't. Many who consider themselves gifted, aren't. “Many years ago I was invited by a large seminary to teach a course on preaching. Though I was much better suited to teach theology, apologetics, or matters related … Continue reading “Is Preaching Your Calling”

In his weekly newsletter last week, Bill Kristol shared this story from the world of opera: “Puccini died on Nov. 29, 1924; when news of his death reached Rome during a performance of La Bohème, the opera was halted, and the orchestra immediately played instead Chopin’s Funeral March. “Turandot was at that point unfinished—though it … Continue reading “Laying Down the Pen”

I am teaching a Communication in Ministry graduate class this term, and we recently spent an entire class session talking about church websites. Why all that attention? Because data shows that 80 percent of potential visitors will visit your website before ever visiting your church—and some never may visit based on what they find at … Continue reading “4 Things NOT to Do on Your Church Website”

In a recent article at his blog for smaller church leaders, Karl Vaters asserts: “Rhymes and alliterations used to make speakers seem credible, authoritative and prepared. That's no longer the case. Recently, I was doing a session with pastors on how to preach better sermons for today's congregations. When I advised them to stop making … Continue reading “Why Alliteration Is No Longer Cool”

This legislator must be a Baptist. Arizona Republican State Representative Kelly Townsend is trying to revise a law that made potluck meals held outside the workplace illegal. She believes the current law was a "big legislative oversight" and says the spirit of the bill never was intended to ban potlucks outside the workplace. According to … Continue reading “And Finally Illegal Potlucks”

For the past couple of weeks, our South Carolina home has felt like ground zero of the U.S. presidential race. One day, I stayed home to get some writing done, and the phone rang at least once an hour with a message from a candidate or another survey to find out for whom we would … Continue reading “Casting a Ballot for Team Jesus”

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In a recent article, Ed Stetzer explains why he primarily uses verse-by-verse exposition in his own preaching ministry. Here are three of the reasons he cites: It brings you to passages you normally would not want to preach. “I’m preaching through the book of Matthew right now, and we recently came to chapter 19. Jesus … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why I Do Verse-by-Verse Exposition”

“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love” (John 15:10). Struggling with fatigue, I discovered why some Bibles are red-letter editions. I’ve been studying God’s Word for more than 50 years now in my training and professional life and personal life. I learned Greek, Hebrew, systematic theology and other disciplines. I had … Continue reading “Hear What Jesus Has to Say”

He had a way with words that is seldom equaled and (in my opinion) never surpassed! For example, he said, “Too many church services start at 11 sharp and end at 12 dull.” In many ways, those unforgettable words from Vance Havner in the early 1970s caught my attention. He was right! So much of … Continue reading “Preacher to Preachers Are You a Preacher-tainer?”