Tag: priest
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A Good Night’s Rest
Hunter Bethea emphasizes the value of good sleep for effective preaching, suggesting that well-rested preparation enhances sermon quality. Consider implementing tips for better sleep.
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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 Story
Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares a tip for creating tension in sermons through storytelling. By starting a story early and leaving it unresolved or partially resolving it, preachers can engage their audience’s curiosity, leading them to anticipate its full resolution later in the sermon.
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Swords and Backpacks
How do you create tensions with props? Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares how he’s done so recently.
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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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Explain Your Quote
Preacher’s Block co-founder Hunter Bethea shares about how to use quotes well in sermons.
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5 Questions to Ask
Preacher’s Block host, Rowland Buck, shares five questions he asks himself during sermon preparation.
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Pre-emptively Answer Questions
Preacher’s Block host, Allyce Fogle-Logue, shares about pre-emptively answering questions in your sermon.
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Don’t Bleed on People
Preacher’s Block regular, John Leek, shares about vulnerability in your sermon.
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