Pastoral leadership with range

Rev. John Boley considers the training styles of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. He suggests pastors could use both examples to increase their range.

7 preaching shifts happening right now

Consultant Carey Nieuwhof  observes while today’s culture is changing, many preachers are using a method that’s been around for centuries. 

The one-point sermon

Listening is hard work. That’s why it’s important for sermons to have clear focus.

Pastoring in partisan times

Four church leaders share how preachers can keep worship holy in today’s highly polarized times.

Preaching after catastrope

Duke Divinity School professor considers what to take to the pulpit when something bad happens.

How to hear a sermon

A retired pastor, writes about how to be active listeners and get the most impact from a sermon.

Preaching/Speaking for Justice – Dec. 2, 2017

The Social Justice Network, a committee of the Michigan Area’s Keep Making Peace, is hosting a Preaching and Speaking for Justice workshop. The event will take place on Saturday, December… Continue Reading Preaching/Speaking for Justice – Dec. 2, 2017

United Methodists are TEDheads

TED Talks, like the Chautaugua speaking tradition, offer up important ideas with heart-felt passion.

5 things I need from a sermon

When they come to church, people want a sermon that is more than platitudes and common sense.

9 things preachers should never say

Leading Ideas shares Rev. Charley Reeb’s list of nine pulpit no-no’s.