Tag: pastoral ministry
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Check the Calendar

Preachers should check the calendar to anticipate where their people are so that we can incarnationally mee them there.
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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

In addition to telling people the cost of following Jesus, preachers need to be honest about the cost of not following Jesus.
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Count the Cost of Discipleship

Following Jesus isn’t easy or pain-free. It costs something. Preachers should help their congregations learn how to count the cost of discipleship.
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Preach an Average Sermon

It’s okay to preach an average sermon. Jesus told us to feed His sheep. He didn’t tell us it had to be a five-course meal.
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Don’t Talk About What You Don’t Know

Preachers should avoid discussing unfamiliar topics to maintain trust, seek knowledge from experts, admit gaps in understanding, and commit to thorough learning for effective communication.
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Protect Your I’s

If we’re not careful, preachers can make a sermon focused on themselves, distracting others from God. We need to watch our I’s.
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Utilize Seasons for Change

This preaching tip was shared by Preacher’s Block co-founder, Hunter Bethea. If you’re interested in joining the most focused preachers in the world and getting these tips sent to your inbox every week, sign up here. Last week, our preaching tip was about remembering the season you’re in and tailoring your sermon to match your…
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Create Tension

Preacher’s Block co-founder, Hunter Bethea, shares about creating tension in your sermons.
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A Preaching Tip from the Braves GM

Hunter Bethea shares how listening to the Braves General Manager taught him something about preaching.
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Get Messy

John Wesley Leek explains why we shouldn’t be scared to “get messy” and “make mistakes” when preaching.