A technological society envisions deployment of technology that extends personhood beyond restrictions. In other words, in a technological society, techno-human integration pursues creation of the ideal human through enhancement of human functioning without boundaries. To illustrate the point, let’s imagine development of technologies to overcome a human limitation of getting from the first floor to the second floor of a …
The Baptist minister Alexander Maclaren once said, “The Gospel is not a mere message of deliverance, but a canon of conduct; it is not a theology to be accepted, but it is ethics to be lived. It is not to be believed only, but it is to be taken into life as a guide.” As ministers, we have a divine …
“What is that thing you do where you start with something and then bring it back in before the end of the sermon? That’s really effective. What is that?” My questioner was not only a seasoned preacher in his own right and one of my associate pastors – he was my father. He had been hired by my predecessor and so, …
“Will you be content preaching only once or twice a year?” the interviewers wanted to know. I had, after all, labored through years of homiletical graduate studies. At first glance, the Care Pastor role didn’t seem like a step toward the big pulpit or big platform they assumed I sought. “Yes,” I replied with conviction. I had pondered this over the preceding weeks. “Yes, in large …
The Baptist minister Alexander Maclaren once said, “The Gospel is not a mere message of deliverance, but a canon of conduct; it is not a theology to be accepted, but it is ethics to be lived. It is not to be believed only, but it is to be taken into life as a guide.” As ministers, we have a divine biblical …
Here are some of our recommendations of Bibles and Bible reference books for preachers as you build your library.
What makes a great preacher? Austin Tucker lists the top ten personal qualities that great preachers tend to have in common.
Preaching editor Michael Duduit speaks with Robert Smith Jr of Beeson Divinity School about the place of passion in preaching.
Renewing and refreshing relationships this Christmas will lead people to truly realize what they’ve been missing–togetherness.
Finding Joy in Preaching by Jere Phillips “I never take Monday as my day off; I don’t want to feel that bad on my own time.” That old joke brings a knowing smile to many preachers’ faces. They understand the anxiety leading up to the preaching event and the subtle, or not so subtle, depression commonly felt the morning after. …
