“It struck me then that I was not only being homiletically imbalanced but pastorally irresponsible. My people do need my pen-work, my careful explanation. But they also need me to ‘paint,’ to ...

Not every story helps the preaching moment. Three views. Years ago, my church-going uncle, observing a tiny grandchild struggling to carry a Christmas present almost as big as he was, slyly intoned, ...

The mention of a multimedia worship service these days might evoke images of a young preacher in jeans and Chuck Taylors, a backup rock band, high definition video and special effects lighting. But on ...

Sermons have gone viral before. Just this year, a Nashville megachurch used a cougar, lion, mountain lion, ram and miniature ponies in a sermon — garnering widespread attention and outrage from PETA.

From research to outline, and everything in between. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a timely and truthful message demands preparation, ...