Preaching Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps

Shortly before my 38th birthday, after more than eleven years of full-time pastoral ministry, I commissioned as an active-duty chaplain in the United States Navy. I possessed no prior military experience but had always desired to serve. For various reasons, the time seemed right for me and my family. So, after shedding thirty pounds, I…

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The Use of Emotion in Preaching

By Mark Palmer To preach is to lead. Whether preachers realize it or not, they lead when proclaiming God’s word. The only question is, “To where or to what?” If the proclamation is not carried out with biblical and personal passion, the message will not resonate with listeners. Although the message of the gospel is…

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