The Elements of Preaching
When I was young and thinking about preaching, wondering if I ever could preach, I came across The Elements of Preaching by Warren Wiersbe and David Wiersbe. There are only a few books
Preaching
The Benefits of an Annual Study Group
Every year I gather with a small group of pastors for a week. We meet the same week every year. The agenda is simple: on Tuesday morning we catch up, and then we
How I Prepare Sermons
I recently blogged about my decision to start writing sermon manuscripts again. A couple of people asked about my routine in preparing sermons. I'm not sure if my routine is the
Why I’m Back to Writing Sermon Manuscripts
When I finished as pastor of an established church in January 2012, I made a massive switch in how I prepared sermons. Up until that point, I’d developed a practice of preparing
The Three-Year Preaching Cycle
It happened again this week. A friend of ours stopped us in the gym and told us that she’s moving to Miami. While jealous of the climate she’s chosen — it’s