There is a risk of misunderstanding when we use certain “church words.” We say a word, intending one meaning, but our listeners hear or interpret something else. How do we ensure our listeners actually understand what we mean? Consider these four approaches to bridge the divide.
"There's a joy in delivering the good news better": A Case Study
"Really—How Hard Can Preaching Be?"
There’s a ’T’ Missing from Your Time, Talent, & Treasure Stewardship Sermons
2 False Premises When Preaching a Stewardship of Time—and One Question to Ask Instead
How Our Failure to Preach on the "M" Word Damages More than Parish Budgets
The “M” word consistently makes preachers squirm, perhaps because it’s so wrapped up in our livelihood and the sustainability of the church. But money impacts so much more than our salaries and budgets. It’s a critical influence in nearly every aspect of a parishioner’s life. So our silence on matters of finance may be hurting the very ones we wish not to discomfort.
Do Your sermons Suffer from a "Vitamin C Deficiency"?
We often fail to understand the ways our everyday choices impact our environment and, in turn, our neighbor's quality of life. As preachers, we have an obligation to illuminate this reality and invite our listeners into a new dimension of relationship with their neighbors through creation. And not just on Earth Day.
9 Ways to Ensure Your Last Sermon of the Weekend is as Strong as Your First
How Kurt Vonnegut's Failed Thesis Can Make You a Better Storyteller
The Key to Deeper Insight & Broader Perspective (+ 3 Recommendations)
Collaboration invites us beyond our own limited understanding to gain new insights and consider other perspectives. It refines our ideas and helps us solve problems that seem insurmountable alone. Not only is the burden of sermon prep lightened, our authentic connection to our listeners is expanded. We are simply better when we are working together.