Preaching Archives - The Michigan Conference

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What separates good preachers from great preachers? Rev. Charley Reeb says perspective and preparation.