Breaking the First Rule of Preaching
Conventional wisdom says you should start your sermon with a story, joke, fact, or question to immediately capture attention. But so many effective communicators break this rule. Why and how do they do this?
38: 8 Ways Guest Preachers Can Enhance Your Ministry – An AOTS Minisode – Art of the Sermon
It is the week after Easter, and in honor of all of the associate pastors and guest preachers who will be in pulpits this weekend, here is a micro episode on how guest preaching can enhance your ministry.
The Power of Questions to Shape the Future
Sermons are often seen as vehicles for delivering answers and information. But what if the real power to shape the future is found not in answers, but in questions?
A Holy Week Pep Talk
In the immortal words of Kid President: I think we all need a pep talk. Here’s some encouragement for Holy Week and the season afterward.
37: Politics and the Pulpit – An Interview with Rev. Jim Harnish – Art of the Sermon
Rev. Jim Harnish is an author and retired United Methodist pastor. Jim joins us to talk about the relationship between politics and preaching.