Tag: Bible
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A Preaching Tip from Eugene Peterson
Based on Eugene Peterson’s own practice, preachers should adopt their own “pastor” to preach to them on a weekly basis. Pastors need sermons too.
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Avoid the Ditch of Expertise
Preachers must balance expertise and ignorance, acknowledging their uncertainties while guiding congregations toward God, fostering genuine faith without the pressure of having all the answers.
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Give Time to Find
Hunter Bethea advises preachers to allow time for congregants to find Scripture passages during sermons, ensuring engagement and preventing frustration from hurried reading.
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Spiritual Formation Tools
Hunter Bethea, co-founder of Preacher’s Block, emphasizes that sermons often do not instantly transform lives but can guide individuals toward spiritual practices. He suggests equipping congregants with tools like lectio divina or breath prayers, and highlights the importance of informing them about resources such as study Bibles to enhance their spiritual journey.
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Create Tension Through Scripture
One way we can create tension in our sermons is through the use of Scripture. Learn how to do that here!
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Preaching is Pastoral Care
Preacher’s block host, Allyce Fogle-Logue shares how preaching is pastoral care.
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Lead Me as I Lead Them
Preacher’s Block co-founder, Hunter Bethea, reminds us that God’s Presence should be leading us.
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Read Stories
As preachers seeking to preach the stories of the Bible, it would be helpful to grab a book and read stories on our own!
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Don’t Assume Basic Knowledge
As preachers, we can sometimes assume that our parishioners know more than they do. It would be helpful for us to not assume basic knowledge.
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